Sex Addiction

Explores definitions and the controversy of the concept of sex addiction.

In his book, "Don't Call It Love," sex addiction expert Dr Patrick Carnes described ten types of addictive sexual behavior. As the title, "Don't Call It Love" suggests, each type of sexual addiction puts distance between people, in contrast with the closeness and intimacy they experience with genuine love.

Glossary definition of PnP or PNP.

Glossary definition of the term polyamorous and if it has any relation to sex addiction.

Glossary definition of the term intersex

Trying to understand a sex addict? Understand how a sex addict feels before, during and after a sexual experience.

This story is an example of how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helped Joel to quit compulsive sex with strangers. While the characters and the story are fictitious, the characteristics and circumstances described are often seen in people who come for treatment for sex addiction. Joel’s story is presented for illustrative purposes, to help...

This story is an example of how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helped Anna to overcome compulsive avoidance of sex, or sexual anorexia, and frigidity. While the characters and the story are fictitious, the characteristics and circumstances described are often seen in people who come for treatment for sexual anorexia. Cheryl’s story is...

An introduction to the concept of sexual anorexia, developed by Dr. Patrick Carnes, an expert in sex addiction.

The art therapy approach can be an effective treatment for a variety of sexual addictions.

We hear a lot about sex addiction, but is it for real?

We hear a lot in the media about sex addiction, and particularly whether celebrities such as David Duchovny and Tiger Woods are "sex addicts." But is sex addiction a legitimate addiction, like addiction to alcohol or drugs?

Susan Cheever shares her experience as a sex addict in her book, "Desire: Where Sex Meets Addiction."

When and how can a recovering sex addict start a new relationship?

It can be difficult for recovering sex addicts to know what a healthy intimate relationship feels like. Maureen Canning, MA, LMFT, herself a child abuse survivor, recovered sex addict, and relationship therapist, identifies key characteristics of a healthy sexual relationship after sex addiction treatment in her book, "Lust, Anger, Love: Understanding Sexual Addiction and the Road to Hea…

People who were sexually abused in childhood often engage in abusive relationships as adults, either being repeatedly victimized, or becoming abusers themselves. It can be hard to understand why someone who has been sexually abused in childhood would engage in an abusive relationships again -- why wouldn't they avoid abusive relationships? ...

Child abuse is known to repeat itself from generation to generation. Although not universal, the children of people with addictions are at higher risk of all types of abuse , and of developing addictions . The reasons why people who were sexually abused in childhood go on to have abusive relationships in adulthood, either as an abuser or as a victim, are complex and well documented. But does the…

Real life sex addict David Duchovny portrays a married man addicted to porn in the movie, "Trust the Man."

Glossary definition of sexsomnia.

The Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH) detail the signs and symptoms of sexual addictions.

Glossary definition of the term sex work.

Review of the book "Cruise Control : Understanding Sex Addiction in Gay Men" by Robert Weiss, from about.com's Gay Life guidesite.

Article on handling a sex addiction within a gay relationship, from about.com's Gay Life guidesite.

Compulsive sexuality may be a symptom of bipolar disorder. Read about the link between hypersexuality and bipolar disorder from about.com's Bipolar guidesite.

Article on sex addiction from about.com's Men's Health guidesite.

Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) is a 12-step self help group for people with sex addictions. Find out about the program and how it can help you.

Sexaholics Anonymous (SA) is a 12-step self help group for people with sex addictions.

Find a sex addiction treatment center in the USA through the Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH).

Presentation by Marty Klein, Ph.D., discussing problems with the concept of sex addiction.

Information for people working in the sex industry.