💙 Hypersexuality and Age Regression 💙
tw - mentions of trauma, anxisty attacks, PTSD episodes, hypersexuality/sexuality as a whole, and intrusive thoughts.
First of all, I'd like to say I don't support the sexualization of age regression! When someone age regresses, they are in the mindset of a child. Sexual activities during someone's regression is abusive and will end in trauma. Don't do it!!
Now, what is hypersexuality? Also known as compulsive sexual behavior, hypersexuality disorder, and sex addiction, this is a term used in psychology to describe someone who has an obsession with sexual thoughts, urges, and behaviors. This is to the point that it can cause distress and disrupt everyday life and relationships.
How can hypersexuality appear in regression? Most of the time, people who experience hypersexuality have intrusive thoughts that are sexual in nature. When someone's regressed, these intrusive thoughts, obsessions, and impulsive behaviors can hurt them. It may be simply disturbing the regressor or disgusting them, and other times it can trigger anxiety attacks and PTSD episodes.
This is really hard on regressors, those who choose to regress to cope and those who involuntarily regress. Most hypersexual people develop it from trauma, and seeing as a lot of regressors are traumatized, there will be overlap.
If you're an age regressor who experiences sexual intrusive thoughts, obsessions, or compulsions, I want you to know you're not alone. I have them too, and they're really scary and can make you feel bad about yourself. These thoughts don't define you, though, and they don't define your relationship with your regression.
If you know an age regressor who is hypersexual or you are one yourself, here are some ways to cope with intrusive thoughts :
1. Don't try to force the thoughts away! Take a deep breath and accept they're there. You are not a bad person for having these thoughts.
2. Try to move on. This is different for everyone. Sometimes you have to talk to somebody and cry it out, other times you need to distract yourself with a calming acitivity. Find what coping skill works for you.
3. Try to reach out to someone soon. This could be a therapist or a loved one. Let someone know you're struggling and that you need emotional support. You don't deserve to go through this alone.
To any carers or babysitters out there, I encourage you to PLEASE be careful. This is a delicate topic and should be treated with gentleness and care. Whatever you do, DO NOT encourage these thoughts or behaviors. They're NOT healthy and are in NO WAY a sign of consent, no matter how insistent the regressor may be. More likely than not, they're acting on a compulsion. Take time to learn the difference and the signs for when your temporary dependent is experiencing their hypersexuality symptoms.