Nymphomania is an old term found in the ICD (International Classification of Diseases), but is little used due to its pejorative connotation. Indeed, the concept of nymphomania has evolved considerably over time: in the 19th century, it was considered a serious mental illness, associated with hysteria.

In the 20th century, the term referred to hypersexuality in women. But simple hypersexuality (in the sense of an increase in the frequency of a normal behavior with no negative repercussions) is not enough to make the diagnosis of sexual addiction. 

For further information, we recommend that you consult :

- The IFFS (Institut Français de Formation en Sexothérapie) website, with a special section on sex addiction
- The IFAC (Institut Fédératif des Addictions Comportementales) website, with a special page on sex addiction
- The Geneva University Hospitals website, and their special report on addictions
- The website of Dr Sanquer's practice, psychologist and sexologist

For support in cases of addiction, it's important to consult a professional such as a sexologist or addictologist.

Contents validated by the physicians of the Scientific College of the Ramsay Health Foundation.