Porn Addiction Information With the rise in popularity of the internet, behavioral addictions have become even more common. Whether it be computer games, online gambling, cybersex, or pornography, it can be difficult to understand what is going on in an individual’s body, mind, and heart. Watching pornography, meeting up with
When Porn is a Compulsive Numbing Tool If you read about compulsive porn use, there’s a lot of information that takes the discussion about problematic porn use to the extremes: it’s either always a problem or it’s never a problem. Like most things, the answer of whether or not it’s
Support for Partners of Porn Addicts Addiction is linked to both internal and external factors, all of which can make it difficult to pinpoint how an addiction starts and how it coerces an individual. On a psychological level, addiction can be associated with the need for intimacy or validation. In
Treatment For Sex Addiction The relapse potential for this problem is considered to be “high”. Unfortunately, these results may be skewed because there are many who try to contend with this problem alone, rather than seeking out help. As a result, many sex and pornography addicts have already relapsed several
Why Partners of Sex Addicts Often Need Therapy A Life Turned Upside Down Being the partner of a sex addict often includes discovery of the addiction. With this comes discovery of secrets, and often times a situation that was never anticipated living in. It’s important for people who are in
5 Different Types of Sex Addiction Therapy Sex addiction is defined as a compulsive participation in sexual behaviors that are damaging to the individual and those in their lives. Some call this sexually compulsive behavior or out-of control sexual behavior. Though some don’t see the seriousness if this problem, a
What is Sex Addiction? Sex addiction or compulsive sexual behavior is a sexual behavior that turns into a compulsive pattern of behaviors. This can lead to compulsive engaging in a pattern of behaviors that can co-occur with sexual avoidance as well. People with this problem might lose time with their
8 Sex Addiction Symptoms to Expect While in Recovery If you struggle with sex addiction and are looking for help, it can be difficult to know what to expect. This can be an intimidating journey to begin. Recovery from out of control sexual behavior can help you reclaim your life,
Navigating Sex Addiction Requires Looking Inward Some common questions people have when they come to therapy for sex addiction are “is this really a problem?” This is especially true for issues that people deal with such as porn addiction. A lot of this relates to the controversy surrounding whether or
In a previous article I talked about how couples can survive an affair. One major aspect of successful resolution is the restoration of trust. The number one question I’m asked by people recovering from infidelity is, “How do I restore trust?” There’s no easy answer and no quick fix but