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
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
Treat Low Sexual Desire by Improving Your Quality of Life When sexual desire evaporates, it’s natural to want to focus on getting it back. This usually means that people focus really heavily on either their lacking of physical arousal or they focus on asking themselves “why did my desire lower?”
Real Sex Therapy Sex Therapy can be confusing! Sex therapy is quite a broad term and it’s a field that treats a lot of different problems and issues. As a sex therapist, I’ve found this particular field is very confusing to clients. As someone who did his dissertation on men’s sexual
Loops and Patterns… How We Get Stuck and How to Get Out of Our Own Way Whether you’re trying to make changes in your relationship or changes for yourself, it’s likely that at some point you’ll get stuck, lose some traction, or take some steps backward. When you get into
Men’s Sexuality Issues For men, sex is often correlated with self-esteem and ego. Therefore, there can be a great deal of shame for men who are dealing with sexuality issues. This can make it difficult to talk to medical professionals or partners. There are many sexual issues that men commonly
When Sexual Health Advice Makes Your Symptoms Worse Believe it or not, but a lot of the sexual health advice out there can actually make your symptoms worse! We are surrounded by a lot of BS about sex and relationships. Whether it’s movies, magazines, or even pornography, there is a
Breaking Open Sexual Scripts to Reach Your Sexual Goals There are countless scripts that we learn about sex and relationships. When these scripts align with your erotic template and the template in your relationship, things can move along without an issue. However, when you have a problem with connection in
Why Is Sex So Difficult to Talk About? I see it time and again in sex therapy. One of the biggest barriers to having a fulfilling sex life is being able to open up and talk about sex. This is sometimes about communication and problems with communication in the relationship.