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Source: cnn.com
While sex can be healthy for a relationship, some people develop an addiction to porn, affairs, and other behaviors.
Sex addiction, also called compulsive sexual behavior, is like a gambling compulsion or alcoholism: It's about devoting your free time to a behavior that you cannot stop, even if you damage relationships or prompt other negative consequences. That could mean extensively using pornography, having affairs, sleeping with prostitutes, and masturbating excessively, to the point where such behaviors get out of control.
If you think it's just about primal desire, think again. For many addicts, sex becomes a way to numb out painful feelings, kill time or stop feeling lonely, says Kelly McDaniel, licensed professional counselor in San Antonio, Texas, and author of "Ready to Heal: Women Facing Love, Sex and Relationship Addiction."
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Who are sex addicts?
Sex addiction is estimated to affect 3 to 6 percent of adults in the United States, according to the Mayo Clinic, but the American Psychiatric Association has not classified the condition in its diagnostic handbook. Sexhelp.com, run by psychologist Patrick Carnes, provides an online test to help people determine if they have a problem.
The Internet, providing endless opportunities for porn-watching and cybersex, has fueled a surge in cases of sex addiction, experts say...." cnn.com
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This isn't a huge surprise.
How can you star on soft core Cinemax porn like 'Red Shoe Diaries' and not constantly need action?
How can you star on soft core Cinemax porn like 'Red Shoe Diaries' and not constantly need action?
OMG someone call the Betty Ford clinic i think im a sex addict maybe even a nympho..............
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In light of David Duchovny's recent coming out with his sex addiction, I thought it would be helpful to post an article about what sex addiction is and some of its cures. Enjoy!