Sexual Addiction; Sexual Compulsivity

• Sexual addiction is defined as any sexually-related, compulsive behavior which interferes with normal living and causes severe stress on family, friends, loved ones, and one's work environment. Sexual addiction is not defined by a single behavior pattern. Many different types of sexual behavior can take control of addicts' lives and make them become unmanageable. Some examples of sexually compulsive behaviors are: compulsive masturbation, compulsive heterosexual or homosexual relationships, and compulsively viewing pornography.

• In working with clients in recovery from sex addiction, I work with them to learn new ways to relate to themselves and their loved ones. Recovery from sex addiction is really a retraining program. Learning healthy, non-compulsive ways of expressing our inherent sexuality. I help clients repair their ability to form meaningful attachments to others. By learning to create multiple attachments with a variety of individuals and groups rather than one all-consuming sexual attachment.

• Some useful links
• Dr. Patrick Carnes
• CyberSexualAddiction.com
• Sexual Compulsives Anonymous
• Sex Addicts Anonymous
• HealthyMind.com - Sex Addiction