10 Weird Sexual Disorders and Paraphilias That Really Happen

Do you ever wonder whether your sexuality is ‘normal’ or not?

There is a wide range of sexual desires and behaviors which constitute ‘normal’. 

According to this survey, around 75 percent of people admit to having at least one sexual fetish. 

But there are some people who go a step further than this. This isn’t the stuff of horror movies.

In this article, you can discover some of the weird and wonderful, but very real paraphilias and sexual conditions. 

Let’s check out the top 10 weird sexual disorders together!

1. Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder

Let’s start with Persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD for short).

Yes, it’s the absolute constant state of arousal. 

Some people with PGAD experience the physical signs of sexual arousal without thinking about sex at all.

For some people with PGAD, even the smallest thing can arouse. 

How do they cope?

Some people find that they have to stimulate themselves to get through the day. However, the relief is quickly over.

You may be thinking – orgasms all the time? No bad!

But actually, it’s not so enjoyable when it interrupts your life on a day-to-day basis. You can’t sleep or work. 

So, what causes it?

We actually don’t know the answer to this. According to medical experts, it could be due to damaged nervous systems.

But there’s no simple answer.

2. Sexsomnia

Have you heard of insomnia? Well, this is not the same.

People with sexsomnia have sex while they’re asleep. They are usually unaware of what has happened after.

This can be sexual intercourse or masturbation. There are examples in which people with this condition have sleepwalked and had sex with a total stranger.

There have been cases in which people have committed crimes. Yes, unfortunately, this includes, rape and sexual assault. 

Even though this is not necessarily the cause, people with sexsomnia find that stress, drug use, and sleep deprivation can worsen the condition.

3. Priapism

Priapism is a condition which occurs particularly in men. It involves the engorgement of the erectile tissues.

As you can guess, this is extremely painful and can last up to a few hours. When this occurs, it is a medical emergency and requires immediate treatment.

How does it happen?

The blood in the penis becomes trapped. There are a number of causes, which include as a side effect of treatments for erectile dysfunction.

4. Hypersexuality

Can you imagine wanting to have sex all the time?

That’s called hypersexuality. It’s an overactive libido. 

You may be surprised to hear it’s actually a sexual disorder.

This is classified as an addiction, which is similar to addiction or dependency on drugs or alcohol.

It’s common for people with hypersexuality to engage in high-risk sex. For example, by not using protection with people they don’t know.

It’s also extremely rare for people with this condition to maintain a monogamous relationship. 

Some drug treatment, such as lithium and talk therapy have been found to reduce the symptoms of hypersexuality.

You can read more here about other types of sex therapy.

5. Asexuality

There are people who enjoy sex a lot. What about people who don’t consider sex to be a part of romantic relationships at all?

For people who are asexual, they experience no sex drive or attraction.

It is inaccurate to compare this to celibacy. This is when people choose not to have sex out of moral or principled stance. 

However, asexuality is not a choice. The majority of asexuals are physically capable of sexual intercourse. 

There is increasing acceptance of asexuality as a sexual preference. There are dating agencies and websites and networks for people to meet up. For example, the Asexual Visibility and Education Network, founded by David Jay.

6. Post-Orgasmic Illness Syndrome 

Do you enjoy the relaxing nap after sex?

For some people, this is impossible.

People who have the condition known as post-orgasmic illness syndrome (POIS) suffer from flu symptoms immediately after orgasm.

This includes everything from high fever to fatigue. Not exactly romantic.

It’s very rare and nearly exclusively found in men rather than women.

So, why does this happen?

Apparently, it’s because the person is allergic to their own semen. Strange eh?

There are already scientific experiments underway to discover whether greater exposure to semen among patients can act as a cure, according to this Reuters article. 

7. Micropenis

How big is a ‘normal’ penis?

What man hasn’t asked this question. 

According to Gerhard and Johnson study of 1979, it is between 5 and 6 and a half inches in length. 

We know that around 0.6% of men have a micropenis. That’s not just a smaller-than-average penis.

It’s less than 2 inches. 

There are a number of causes of micro-penis. This includes growth-hormone deficiency. 

If discovered at a young age, hormone therapy can be used to enhance growth. However, even with this, it is unlikely to grow to average size.

8. Spectrophiles 

Some people don’t like having sex with people. No, they prefer ghosts and spirits.

Apparently, sex with ghosts is similar to sex with human beings. Many people have claimed to have sex with celebrity ghosts. 

The most famous example of ghost sex is the American model Anna Nicole Smith. She claimed that a ghost regularly visited her home in Texas for sex. 

9. Melissophilia 

Bzz…

That’s the sound that really gets Melissophiles going.

They like to catch bees in jars and shake the jar until the bee becomes drowsy. Then, they remove the bee and put on their genitals. 

This results in the bee stinging the genitals. The swelling caused by the sting allows the orgasm to be that bit sweeter.

10. Knismophila

Have you heard the line “Sex is the most fun you can have without laughing”?

Well, that’s definitely not true for knismophiles. They enjoy tickling as part of sexual intercourse.

This is usually because tickling involves losing control of your body. 

According to knismophiles, tickling is only sexual when in the right circumstances. For example, tickling a child in the park is not the same. 

More Paraphilias and Weird Sex Facts?

Well, there you have it. 

There are many weird and wonderful sexual disorders and paraphilias out there. 

If there is one thing that is certain in this world, it’s that there is always someone who has weirder sexuality than you. 

If you want to learn more about the weird world of sex, you should check out our blog on the top weird sex facts that you’re never going to forget.

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