Sex addiction
What is it?
Sex addiction refers to an irresistible urge to engage in sexual activities to attain the same kind of gratification that an individual with substance use disorder obtains from drinking or someone with opiate use disorder attains from using opiates.
Additional names
This group contains additional names:
- Sexual addiction
- Sex
Signs & symptoms
Signs that characterize sex addiction include:
- Chronic, obsessive sexual thoughts
- Compulsive relations with multiple partners
- Lying to cover behaviors
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of sex addiction is controversial, and it common to get treatments if you believe you suffer from an issue and can't control it by yourself.
Treatment
Treatment of sex addictions include:
- Inpatient treatment - Treatment centers that offer sex addiction recovery problems.
- 12-step programs - Following the same recovery model as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) - This type of therapy can help a person identify triggers for sexual impulses and ultimately teach them how to alter behaviors.
- Medication - Certain antidepressants might help alleviate urges, thoughts, and fantasies of sex.
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