Human beings are biologically wired to desire, enjoy, and pursue sexual relationships. Doing so has ensured the survival of our species. Yet, there doesn't seem to be many other natural instincts that have caused as much trouble as sex. Technology only increases our capacity to use sex in problematic and destructive ways. Pornography, dating sites (some explicitly for affairs), chatrooms, web cams, and robotics have all served to lure men, and yes - women, too - into sexual behaviors which they otherwise would avoid.
Sexual addiction, or what is clinically known as Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder, can be a devastating problem for the addict as well as his or her loved ones. Sexual addiction may be expressed in many forms of sexual “acting out” behaviors. These behaviors do not make someone a sex addict. In fact, many of them are on the spectrum of healthy sexual expression. Nevertheless, these same behaviors may be part of a sex addict's compulsive behavior patterns:
Engaging in any of the above behaviors is not enough to be considered an addiction. As stated, many are even healthy. Others may be problematic, illegal, or against a particular person’s value system. Regardless of someone’s opinion of the behavior, it is not an addiction unless some additional criteria are met.
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If someone struggles with compulsive sexual behaviors, the consequences are hurtful. In addition to the intense emotional (as well as physical and spiritual) havoc sexual addiction can have on the addict, often partners, children, family members, friends, co-workers, and even entire communities are left in the wake of the addict’s acting out behaviors.
If you or someone you love struggles with compulsive sexual behavior or pornography use, hope and help are available! There is a solution and you don’t have to face this problem alone. If you wonder if you might be a sex or pornography addict click "Take Assessment" button below to take our online test. If you struggle with sex/pornography addiction or if you have been affected by someone's compulsive sexual behavior, keep reading to learn how Trauma and Addiction Recovery Counseling can help you.
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