Sex Addiction
Addictions to sexual behaviors and experiences.
Carnes' Ten Types of Sex Addiction in "Don't Call It Love"
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.
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.
What Is Sex Addiction?
Explores definitions and the controversy of the concept of sex addiction.
Explores definitions and the controversy of the concept of sex addiction.
Do You Have a Sexual Addiction?
The Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH) detail the signs and symptoms of sexual addictions.
The Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH) detail the signs and symptoms of sexual addictions.
Internet Sex Addiction
Describes the process of addiction to sexual activity based on the internet.
Describes the process of addiction to sexual activity based on the internet.
Risks of Cybersex
Part of the attraction of cybersex, or internet based sexual activity, is that it can feel safe and anonymous to the user. In reality, it is anything but. Your activity on the internet is very accessible to others, many of whom do not have your best interests at heart.
Here are some real life scenarios that have occured as a result of people engaging in cybersex.
Types of Cybersex User
Research shows that there are five different types of cybersex user, and not all of them have cybersex addiction or sexual problems.
Research shows that there are five different types of cybersex user, and not all of them have cybersex addiction or sexual problems.
As a recovering sex addict, when is it safe to start a new relationship?
When and how can a recovering sex addict start a new relationship?
When and how can a recovering sex addict start a new relationship?
Top 10 Tips for a Healthy Sexual Relationship After a Sex Addiction
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…
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…
The Cycle of Sexual Abuse
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? Maureen Canning, MA, LMFT, herself a child abuse surviv…
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? Maureen Canning, MA, LMFT, herself a child abuse surviv…
Movie Review: Trust the Man
Review of the Movie "Trust the Man," starring David Duchovny as a married sex addict.
Review of the Movie "Trust the Man," starring David Duchovny as a married sex addict.
Book Review: Cruise Control : Understanding Sex Addiction in Gay Men
Review of the book "Cruise Control : Understanding Sex Addiction in Gay Men" by Robert Weiss, from about.com's Gay Life guidesite.
Review of the book "Cruise Control : Understanding Sex Addiction in Gay Men" by Robert Weiss, from about.com's Gay Life guidesite.
Sex Addiction Advice For Gay Couples
Article on handling a sex addiction within a gay relationship, from about.com's Gay Life guidesite.
Article on handling a sex addiction within a gay relationship, from about.com's Gay Life guidesite.
Sex Addiction in Bipolar Disorder
Compulsive sexuality may be a symptom of bipolar disorder. Read about the link between hypersexuality and bipolar disorder from about.com's Bipolar 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.
Sex Addiction - Nymphomania Hypersexuality Erotomania
Article on sex addiction from about.com's Men's Health guidesite.
Article on sex addiction from about.com's Men's Health guidesite.
Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA)
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.
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)
Sexaholics Anonymous (SA) is a 12-step self help group for people with sex addictions.
Sexaholics Anonymous (SA) is a 12-step self help group for people with sex addictions.
Sex Definitions
Definitions of sexual terms, from about.com's sexuality guidesite.
Definitions of sexual terms, from about.com's sexuality guidesite.
Sex Addiction Treatment (Mainly in the USA)
Find a sex addiction treatment center in the USA through the Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH).
Find a sex addiction treatment center in the USA through the Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH).
Sex Addiction: A Dangerous Clinical Concept
Presentation by Marty Klein, Ph.D., discussing problems with the concept of sex addiction.
Presentation by Marty Klein, Ph.D., discussing problems with the concept of sex addiction.