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Sex Addiction’s Overlooked Victim

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

sexaddictpartner_w200The partner of a sex addict is often lost in the shuffle during treatment, causing new problems.

Compared to other addictions such as chemical dependency or eating disorders, sex addiction is still somewhat of a mystery. There’s less talk about the topic, less understanding and less support, often because the topic makes us uncomfortable. Even more forgotten is the partner of a sex addict.

When someone discovers a spouse or partner is battling a sex addiction, the first question they often ask is should they stay or should they leave? (more…)


Sex Addicts and Celibacy

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

Smiling couple portrait.While treatment is important for those with sexual addictions, in this case abstinence is not the goal.

Overcoming addiction usually means sobriety. But for recovering sex addicts, sobriety rarely means celibacy as the long-term goal.

Sex addiction occurs when sexual behavior is compulsive and uncontrollable, and when it continues despite negative consequences and damage to relationships, others and the addict. This includes excessive engagement with cybersex, pornography, prostitution, sex with minors, unhealthy sexual activities, masturbation, S&M or other similar sexual behaviors.
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