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- The Vicious Cycle of Adult ADD, Sex Addiction and ShameThis article proposes a correlation between adult ADD and sex addiction. When found in tandem, it is critical for both issues to be addressed in treatment.
- Treatment of Sex Addiction: HypnotherapyHypnosis has had a bad rap over the last few decades. This article clarifies misconceptions about the process and details how it can help heal sex addiction
- Treatment of Sex Addiction: Relapse PreventionThe first order of business in any comprehensive sexual recovery treatment is to stop the behavior. Sex addicts often feel helpless, powerless, overwhelmed. These methods are designed to put you back in the driver's seat.
- Treatment for Sex Addiction: A Behavioral Modification ApproachThis article discusses techniques in the book "BrainLock" by Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz who cultivated a self-help method for managing unwanted thoughts, urges and fantasies in people with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
- Treatment of Sex Addiction: Group TherapyGroup therapy is a very powerful vehicle for recovering from sex addiction. This article tells you the whys and ways.
- Treatment of Sex Addiction: The Efficacy of 12-Step GroupsThis article details the processes and benefits of participating in a 12-step fellowship for sex addicts as well as the maturation process undergone through actually working each step.
- An Overview of Sex AddictionThis article alludes to certain psychological, family-of-origin and biological causes for sex addiction and is attempt to put forth the major ideas involved in treatment for the syndrome.
- ABC's "20/20" Interview with Sex Addiction Therapist About Cybersex - Aired 2000This interview was conducted in the 2000's at a time porn addiction and cybersex had not nearly reached the proportions it is hitting today. The article describes some of the reasons that porn addiction and cybersex are so irresistible.
- Why Sex Addiction is Destructive to RelationshipsHow sexual addiction can be overcome so that a healthy, emotionally connected relationship can happen.
- How to Kill Your Addiction in 21 Days!It takes about 21 days for anybody to make or break a habit. In this case, we want to break a habit (or a bad addiction). And I'm sorry to say, but the best way to get rid of a bad habit is to stop cold turkey -- temporarily, that is.
- Betrayal Secrets & Lies - Married to a Sex AddictDisclosure of a partner's sex or porn addiction is a soul crushing experience. Whether the disclosure is done in the presence of a therapist or purely accidental there is no escape from the overwhelming pain for the one betrayed and lied to.
- Treating Behavioral AddictionsNot all addictions are driven by drugs or alcohol. There is a class of addictions that spring from normal behaviors or actions that humans participate in every day.
- Sexual Addiction: A Well Guarded SecretDiscussing the destructive nature of sexual addiction
- How to Cope with Being the Wife of a Sex AddictTo help understand what type of impact a husband's sex addiction can have on the marriage and for tips on coping with being the wife of a sex addict, I have interviewed psychotherapist Ella Hutchinson, MA, LPC.
- 5 Tips for Breaking the Cycle of Sexual AddictionAre you or someone you know stuck in the cycle of sexual addiction? Are you or the person you know unsure on how to go about in breaking the cycle of sexual addiction?
Review: Confessions of a Sex Addict Abuse. Addiction. Recovery. Survival. By Kelly BoykinAfter enduring 12 years of sexual abuse at the hands of her father, and a long struggle with sexual addiction as an adult, Kelly Boykin set out on a journey of self-discovery by journaling about her past, her addiction, and her path recovery. ~K. Boykin- Help for the Partners of Sex AddictsMuch has been published about the suffering and demoralization of active sex addiction. However, so far, insufficient attention has been paid to the very real agony that the partners of sex addicts experience.
- Impact of Pornography Addiction on MarriageIt is unfortunate but in many marriages today face the damage from pornography addiction. To help understand where pornography stems from and the impact pornography has on marriage, I have interviewed therapist Jeff King LCSW.
- 5 Recovery Tips for Adult Children of Sex AddictsA parent's addiction to sex can have an impact on their child when they are young and when they become an adult.
- Tips for Living Free from Sexual AddictionAre you addicted to sex and want to live life without your sexual addiction? If you answered, "yes" and have the desire to overcome your sexual addiction then you will be able to live life free of the addiction.
- Men, Sex Addiction and DepressionWritten from the perspective of a psychoanalyst with 15 years of experience in treating sex addiction and mood disorder, the article discusses why the psychological and social make-up of men makes them susceptible to compulsive sexuality.
- Understanding Sex AddictionA comprehensive discussion of a hot media topic by a psychoanalyst with 15 years of working with compulsive sexual behaviors including deviant sexuality.
- Why Are Some Women Sex Addicts/Love Addicts?Adouble standard involving sexuality has existed concurrently and still persists. Men are expected to be sexually active and the reverse is not true for women.
"Masked" Episode Raises Questions About Sex Addiction, on "Law & Order: SVU"Should diagnosed sex addicts be excused from impulsive acts in our justice system?- How to Overcome Being a Co- Sex AddictAre you in a relationship with someone who is a sex addict? Do you find yourself obsessed with your partner's sexual behavior? If you answer "yes" you could be a Co-Sex addict.
- How to Help Your Spouse Overcome Their Interest in PornographyDo you think your spouse is addicted to pornography? Would you like your spouse to overcome their interest in pornography?
- Sex Addictions: Causes and SymptomsThere are several types of sexual addictions; the common thread between the types is that the individuals are consumed with the desire to have sex.
- Tips for Recovering from Pornography AddictionDo you think you're addicted to pornography? Do you want help but are unsure on what to do?
- How to Know You Have an Addiction to SexSexual addiction is real and not always just an excuse for cheating.
- Extreme Sex Addiction; She Had Sex with Almost 50 Men She Met on FacebookSex addiction is a mental illness. How bad can it get? Read and find out!
- Tips for Battling and Understanding Sex AddictionAfter attending a Sex Addicts Anonymous meeting, I met with a two-year member of the program who explained his struggles, tips and understanding of sex addiction.
Cheaters Vs. Sex Addicts: Is There a Difference?Cheaters and sex addicts are a vastly different group of people, but are often clumped together. Where lies the difference?
The Neurobiology of Addicts: Modern Brain Scans (SPECT) Can Show What May Be Driving Force Behind AddictionsThe neurobiological differences of an addict becomes crystal clear through a brain scan called SPECT (Single Photo Emission Computed Tomography).- The Psychic Consequences of Sexual AddictionThe desire or the appetite for sexual intercourse between a man and a woman is a natural and normal function of a matured physical body.
Women and Sexual Addiction: Characteristics, Causes and CureOn almost every national talk show or radio show it never fails for a person to ask how to differentiate between a person with a high sex and someone that is sexually addicted. Here is the answer.- Are They Really Sex Addicts? Are You?If we accept that sex addiction is a valid disorder for many people, having their illness used as a get-out-of-jail-free card by celebrities isn't really fair to the true sex addict.
'Sex Addiction' More Demeaning of Women Than Tiger Woods or Jesse JamesIt looks like Sandra Bullock's marital woes are once again getting some press attention.- Five Tips for Coping with Your Spouse's Sex AddictionSexual addiction exacts a devastating toll on marriages. As a result, spouses need support and healing to work through the range of emotions and difficult experiences caused by being in relationship with a sex addict.
Sex Rehab and Celebrities: Sex Rehab the New Trend for Celebrities - is Being Called a Sex Addict Just an Excuse?Sex addicted celebrities and sex rehab seem to be the new trend with intolerant behavior. Is there any validity of sex addiction and sex rehab - or is it a PR stunt by celebrities?- Are You a Sex Addict?All of the recent media coverage about sex addiction may lend to the question, what is sexual addiction? What makes one a sex addict? Am I a sex addict? Read about symptoms of sexual addiction, as well as common treatments for sex addiction.
