Sex addiction may be among the most damaging of all addictive behaviors. Thriving in the shadows, sex addicts shame themselves and tear apart their relationships. But so many try—unsuccessfully—to manage the condition on their own. Having the courage to reach out and...
You may have heard the term “hypersexual” or come across it during research you have conducted regarding yourself or a loved one. And while the name can lead to some assumptions about its definition, it is helpful to understand what it is and what it is not. What it...
So you have found pornographic material on your partner’s computer, or overheard their late night phone calls, or you recognize the signs of sex addiction in their encounters with you – now what? Do you assume that you’re overreacting or misunderstanding? Do you...
“Everyone goes through life trying to figure out when and how they can have sex, don’t they?”“Why should I be ashamed of a desire that is so natural?”“Shouldn’t I try to do more of what makes me happy?”“I am probably more consumed with sex than most people, but that...
You or someone you love has a sex addiction – what does that mean? What doesn’t that mean? Is it really a problem? What can you do about it? It’s No Big Deal “Everyone has a hang-up, so having a sex addiction is no big deal – right? It is no different than being a...
There is a quick list of questions that you can use to see if sexual addiction is something that you might be dealing with. The six areas are summarized in the word PATHOS. Check out the questions below and see how you rate yourself. Preoccupied – Do you often...
