Tom has an excess sexual desire in which he has persistent and intense sexual fantasies,urges,and behaviors,which are very troubling to him.In the new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders to be published in 2013,Tom's sex addiction will most likely be termed as __________ disorder.

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The term "hypersexual disorder" is used in the DSM-5 to describe a pattern of excessive or problematic sexual urges, fantasies, or behaviors that cause distress or impairment in functioning. This sounds like the most accurate description of Tom's condition as described in the question. A primary erectile disorder refers to difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection, while a secondary erectile disorder refers to difficulty with sexual function resulting from another medical condition. Dyspareunia refers to pain during sexual intercourse.

Tom Has an Excess Sexual Desire in Which He Has