Sexual Addictions

What is Sex Addiction?

Sexual addiction can be defined as a compulsive need for sexual behavior that becomes central to a person’s life, in spite of the negative consequences that may occur.

This psychological need becomes more important than family, friends and work.  Most people who struggle with sexual addiction deny that they have a problem, even to themselves.  They frequently use compulsive sexual behaviors as a way of dealing with pain, fear, shame or loneliness.  Their denial compounds the problem, because it often leads them into living a secret or double life, which creates more shame, pain, fear and isolation.

If you are wondering whether you may be struggling with sexual addiction, answering the questions below may help you decide:

1. Do you turn to pornography, or other sexual activities, to escape from your problems, to relieve anxiety or cope with stress?
2. Do you feel shame about your sexual activities?
3. Have you tried and failed to control the amount or type of sexual activity you engage in?
4. Has your need for certain sexual behaviors ever made you abandon your value system or go against your better judgment?
5. Do you ever feel remorse, guilt or depression about your sexual behaviors?
6. Do you become irritable or restless when you are unable to engage in sexually related behavior?
7. Do you ever feel uncomfortable or bad about your sexual behavior?
8. Do you feel shame about your sexual activities?
9. Do you feel a need to conceal from others either the nature or frequency of your sexual activities?
10. Do you lead a secret or double life?

 

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be struggling with a sexual addiction.  The good news is that you are not alone.  Help, information and resources are available.

If you would like to schedule an appointment for an assessment, feel free to contact me, and start the healing process today.

If you would like additional information and resources on sexual addiction, please read on.

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