World Health classifies "excessive desire to have sex" as a disease

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The World Health Organization described "excessive desire for sex" as a psychological disorder, but did not consider that this behavior had reached levels of addiction.

The BBC reported that the term "sex addiction" has been controversial for decades , But experts differed as a proven case of addiction.

In the latest update of the list of diseases and injuries worldwide, WHO has taken a step towards legitimizing the concept by recognizing "excessive desire for sex" as a psychological disorder .

But the United Nations organization did not describe this behavior and its equality with Ed Such as drug abuse or gambling, and insists that more research is needed before he reaches the level of addiction.

Jeffrey Reid, an FAO expert, told AFP on Saturday: "No exaggeration, we do not get evidence so far indicates that The process is tantamount to alcohol or heroin addiction. "

The World Health Organization (WHO) said that scientific debate was still going on whether" excessive sexual desire is a phenomenon of behavioral addiction. "

Which is widely used as an indicator of diagnosis and health assurance, is an accurate definition of this sexual behavior In a way that guarantees assistance to those affected.

"There are a group of people who feel out of control about their sexual behavior and suffer because of it," he said, noting that their sexual behavior sometimes had "very serious consequences."

It is not clear how many people are suffering from this disorder, Reid said the Global Classification of Diseases list is likely to lead to further research into the condition and prevalence, as well as to the identification of the most effective therapies.

Reid added: "Perhaps we will finally say yes, It's an addiction, but that's not in our stage. "

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Reid said he did not think there would be concerns that the new list would be used by people like Weinstein to justify alleged criminal behavior.

"No sexual exploitation or rape of any person is exempted, you still have to make a decision."

Wen Since she did not recognize sexual addiction in the first update of the World Disease Classification list since the 1990s, WHO has for the first time recognized video games as an addiction and has listed them as well as gambling and drug addiction such as cocaine.

The document, Of the Member States to ratify them at the World Health Assembly meeting in Geneva in May next, effective January 1, 2022 if adopted.