A 47-year-old member asked:
What is sex addiction?
5 doctor answers • 17 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Sinclairanswered
Family Medicine 40 years experience
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.
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Dr. Ana Adelsteinanswered
Clinical Psychology 29 years experience
Sex Addiction?: Not everyone considers "sex addiction" a useful diagnosis, in the first place. Read Dr. Marty Klein's thoughtful perspective on it: http://www.martyklein.com/why-sexual-addiction-is-not-a-useful-diagnosis-and-why-it-matters/ Suggest consulting w/ a sex-positive therapist to understand concerns you may have about yourself (or other person) in relation to compulsive sexual behavior.
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Dr. Carlos Satulovskyanswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
Get help: Psychiatrists are trained and experienced on this in general. It is not so uncommon. An honest discussion with your dr might also help. There are different approaches and treatments for this and believe me, it works. Good luck.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler commented
Psychiatry 27 years experience
12 step meetings can also be very beneficial.
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Dr. Adam Frontanswered
Clinical Psychology 29 years experience
recovery - saa works: Recovery from sexual addiction is possible. Find a therapist who specializes in sex addiction. A major part of recovery is achieved by working the 12 steps w/ a sponsor in saa (sex addicts anonymous). Visit www.Sexaa.Org for more info. If there are no meetings in your area you can start one, or attend online or telephone meetings. Recovery is possible; there is a lot of hope ; help.
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Dr. Ana Ochoaanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Addiction treatment: Addiction is a behavior, conscious or subconscious, that one undertakes to overcome overwhelming anxiety, sadness, or anger. Whether it's drugs, food, sex, work, gambling etc makes little difference. The formula remains the same. Detox, and abstain. After detox, Abstinence requires significant help, which includes: intense individ therapy 2-4 times/wk, support groups, family therap, find purpose.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
How can I control my sex addiction?
3 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Barbara Lavianswered
Clinical Psychology 37 years experience
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!
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A 29-year-old member asked:
What are the symptoms of sex addiction?
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Dr. Susan Uhrichanswered
Psychiatry 38 years experience
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.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
What exactly is a sex addiction?
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Dr. Michael Sinclairanswered
Family Medicine 40 years experience
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.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Is sex addiction real?
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Dr. Beata Zolovskaanswered
Psychiatry 17 years experience
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.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
What are the symptomsof sex addiction in men?
Dr. Jeffrey Rothanswered
Addiction Medicine 45 years experience
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 unm... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: sex addiction?
Dr. David Rosenfeldanswered
Pain Management 29 years experience
See below: Sexual addiction (sometimes called sex addiction) is a conceptual model divised in order to provide a scientific explanation for sexual urges, behavio... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Why is sex addiction difficult to treat in younger people?
Dr. Peter Forsteranswered
Psychiatry 38 years experience
Focus of young: For a number of reasons sexual activity is much higher in young people anyway. For instance, hormone levels tend to stimulate interest. But also young... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
What defines sex addiction? How to tell if someone is a sex addict?
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Out of control: A sex addiction occurs when sex is interferring with social, occupational & recreational activities. The person tries to stop the behavior but can't... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
What do you suggest if I have a sex addiction , where can I find help for this?
Dr. Susan Arnoultanswered
Family Medicine 27 years experience
SAA: There is an organization similar to AA which is called Sex Addicts Anonymous to help people with this addiction. You can find information about their... Read More
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