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what is sex addiction?

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A mental disorder: Sex addiction is a mental disorder where thoughts about sex are constant and intrusive to the point of interfering with otherwise normal behavior. It requires therapy to recover.

Question 2

is sex addiction real?

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Impairment: Any addiction is "real" when it causes impairment of function.  For example if the sex addiction causes one to expose themselves to danger or not take basic health precautions.

Question 3

what exactly is a sex addiction?

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A mental disorder: Sex addiction is a mental disorder where thoughts about sex are constant and intrusive to the point of interfering with otherwise normal behavior. It requires therapy to recover.

Question 4

how can i control my sex addiction?

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Get help: Contact a psychologist who specializes in sexual addictions. Consider going to a support group like aa for people who suffer from sexual addictions. Get a sponsor who has achieved control for a few years. They can help you. Good luck!

Question 5

i would like help with sex addiction?

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Consider working: With a therapist/ psychologist who specializes in sexual addictions.

Question 6

what can cause  sex addiction in men?

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Unknown: Possibly abnormal nerve connections in the brain or excess testosterone levels.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of sex addiction?

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The symptoms of: Any addiction are remarkable similar.  An obsession with the "substance", a loss of interest in other activities, an unmanageable lifestyle, potentially harmful consequences, escalation of "use", and an inability to simply stop.

Question 8

are there  patterns of sex addiction in men?

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Step One of SA: Consider attending a meeting of sexaholics  anonymous.  The first step:
we admitted that we were powerless over lust -- that our lives had become unmanageable.

Question 9

what are the symptomsof sex addiction in men?

Accepted Answer

Step One of SA: Consider attending a meeting of sexaholics  anonymous.  The first step:
we admitted that we were powerless over lust -- that our lives had become unmanageable.

Question 10

what is sex addiction? my cougar wants it all the time.

Accepted Answer

See below: Addiction implies persistance of a behavior despite negative consequences,  not just "wanting lots of something".  Are there bad cosequences to her excessive libido.  Have you communicated that you feel the need is excessive.  Counseling may be appropriate.

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