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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: PsychopharmacologyNot everyone in sex addiction recovery requires medication, but a visit to a psycho-pharmacologist in the beginning of treatment is encouraged to rule out or treat underlying psychological disturbances
- Treatment of Sex Addiction: Goals and ObjectivesThe field of sex addiction is relatively new, having only been dubbed as such in the mid-80's, Clinicians still struggle with what treatment modalities are most effective. You can only choose the road to take when you have a destination in mind.
- Treatment of Sex Addiction: Neuro-Linguistic ProgrammingNLP is a method of doing therapy that involves, among other things, cognitive reframing. Clients' assets and resources are brought to bear on situations that hitherto felt hopeless. Many therapists use it in treating addiction.
- Treatment of Sex Addiction: Mindfulness MeditationAwareness is the cornerstone of conscious change in any of the addictions, especially sex addiction. You must be aware of triggers, urges and cravings before you can put a recovery plan into action.
- 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: 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.
- What is Sex Addiction?Sex addiction is a distinct syndrome with particular signs and symptoms. The article depicts a case of a man who is a classic example of a sex addict and goes on to discuss specific characteristics and considerations.
- 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.
- Sex Addiction as an Intimacy DisorderOne way of viewing sex addiction is as a "misfiring" of the deep, abiding need for bonding and attachment. With a sex addict, early-life "misattunements" with caregivers gave an "overlay" of relationships that are dysfunctional.
- Why Sex Addiction is Destructive to RelationshipsHow sexual addiction can be overcome so that a healthy, emotionally connected relationship can happen.
- Sexual Addiction: A Well Guarded SecretDiscussing the destructive nature of sexual addiction
- Sex Addiction and TreatmentsSex addiction is really a kind of drive that requires compelling sex thoughts and acts. It's, basically, normal to obtain sex dreams now and then.
Sex Addiction: Real or an Excuse?A cheating person seems to now have a medical excuse for cheating on their spouse: sex addiction. Or do they? Is this phenomenon a real mental disorder or is it simply an excuse?- How to Cope with the Sexual Addiction of Your HusbandAre you having a difficult time dealing with your husband's sexual addiction? Are you unsure on what you can do to cope?
- The Impact of a Sexual Addiction on Work PerformanceTo help understand what type of impact a sexual addiction can have on work performance and what someone can do to get help, I have interviewed clinical psychologist Matthew Whitehead, Psy.D..
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- How to Cope with Your Spouse's Cyber Sex AddictionDo you feel frustrated and angry because your spouse appears to be addicted to cyber sex? Are you unsure on what to do to cope with your spouse's cyber sex addiction?
Charlie Sheen and Other Celebrities Who've Battled Sexual AddictionCharlie Sheen's name is on nearly every media outlet due to his addictive behavior. But he's not the only celebrity in recent years to be facing sexual addiction. Tiger Woods, Russell Brand and David Duchovny have already been where Charlie is now.
"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 Internet Sex AddictionAre you or someone you know addicted to sex on the Internet? Does it seem life for you or that person is difficult to manage because of the interest in Internet sex? If you said, "yes" then you or that person could be addicted to Internet sex.
- 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.
- Sex Addiction: Are There Different Types?Sex addictions can be just as destructive and debilitating as any drug addiction. Thoughts of sex, anticipating sexual contact, and acting out fantasies can consume individuals to the point that they can't function in their daily life.
- Tips for Recovering from Pornography AddictionDo you think you're addicted to pornography? Do you want help but are unsure on what to do?
- Cyber Sex AddictionCybersex is reaching epidemic portions and is now a recognized mental disorder. Millions around the world are now being coming addicted, when will this behavior stop? How did cybersex begin and who is at risk?
- How to Know You Have an Addiction to SexSexual addiction is real and not always just an excuse for cheating.
- Sexual Addiction BehaviorsSexual addiction is a real medical condition, which affects many people around the world. This goes beyond the craving of sex. It is an addiction as strong as the other types of addiction.
- 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.
Understanding and Overcoming Sexual AddicitionSexual addiction is plaguing our society, we are subjected to sexual overload thanks to Hollywood, and the music industry. Is there a way of escaping the bonds of sexual addiction and lust?
What Would I Do If I Got a Second Chance?Editorial about sex addiction
Elin Woods Studies Sexual Addiction at College ~ While Wearing the Ugliest Shoes on the Planet!Elin Woods has picked her college courses and is studying sexual addiction and impulse disorders. She certainly has the ugliest shoes on campus. See them here!- 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.
Why People Believe that Sex Addiction Isn't RealIt seems that every time a celebrity is caught having an affair (or series of them) sex addiction is named as the culprit. Here's why some people simply aren't buying that idea.





