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Compulsive sexual behaviour disorder

Compulsive sexual behavior disorder is a condition in which a person feels like they need to have sex all the time, even when they don't really want to. It's like having a super strong urge to scratch an itchy spot or eat a favorite food – only it's about sex.

Normally, people have a little voice inside their head that says "no" when they're thinking about doing something that might be harmful or dangerous, but people with this disorder don't have that little voice. It's like a voice in their head is always saying "yes, have sex now" and they can't ignore it.

Sometimes, people with this disorder might end up having sex with lots of different partners, even if they don't really want to or if they know it's not safe. They might also spend a lot of time looking at sexual images online or masturbating, even when it's making them feel really bad about themselves.

People with compulsive sexual behavior disorder might feel ashamed or embarrassed about their behavior, but they can't seem to stop. It's like a habit that they can't break, no matter how hard they try.