Sex Addiction

Sex addiction, also referred to as sexual addiction, is a compulsive obsession with sex. A sex addict is usually consumed with sexual behaviors, to the point that the infatuation interferes with their daily life. However, a person suffering from sex addiction does not necessarily find sex more enjoyable than other people.^{1 2}

Fast Facts

1. Alternate name: Sexual addiction
2. Form of addiction
3. Affects men and woman
4. Person may disregard consequences¹
5. Person feels out of control of behavior¹
6. Does not only affect sex offenders¹
7. Most addicts live in denial of the problem¹
8. Sex not necessarily more enjoyable²
9. 60% of sex addicts experienced child abuse²
10. Not formerly recognized as an addiction³

Treatments

• Sex education
• Counseling
• Psychotherapy
• Medications

Associated Behaviors

• Compulsive masturbation
• Unsafe sex
• Cybersex
• Voyeurism
• Exhibitionism
• Rape
• Molestation
• Sexual harassment

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