: Volm argues the term was historically used to control women who did not conform to societal norms of passivity.
: She emphasizes that what is often labeled as "excessive" in women is seen as "natural" or "admirable" in men. : Volm argues the term was historically used
💡 : Volm believes that labeling female desire as a "mania" is a way to maintain social order rather than address mental health. : Volm argues the term was historically used
: The term has been largely removed from modern clinical manuals like the DSM-5, replaced by "Hypersexual Disorder" or "Compulsive Sexual Behavior." : Volm argues the term was historically used
: Her 2022 film explores these themes of repressed sexuality and the weight of inherited silence within German families. Understanding the Context
: Volm’s 2022 interviews served to reframe the conversation from "shame" to "autonomy."