: She emphasizes that what is often labeled as "excessive" in women is seen as "natural" or "admirable" in men.
: Her 2022 film explores these themes of repressed sexuality and the weight of inherited silence within German families. Understanding the Context
: 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 to control women who did not conform to societal norms of passivity.
Volm challenges the historical and social stigma attached to the label, viewing it more as a tool for suppression than a medical reality.
💡 : Volm believes that labeling female desire as a "mania" is a way to maintain social order rather than address mental health.
