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Are You Addicted to Sex?
Do you think about sex constantly? Has it started to rule your life? Are you cheating on your partner because of your compulsion? Do you feel out of control when you engage in certain sexual behaviors?...
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Does Sexual Infidelity Get People High?
A significant percentage of sexual addicts are married or in some other type of long-term committed relationship, and most of the time they and their partner have agreed to be monogamous — a vow that...
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The Lure and Power of Prostitution for Sex Addicts – Part 1
This is the first in a two-part series. It comes from a discussion with an escort and webcam girl working in a major U.S. city. Her name and city have been changed for this article. On the outside,...
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The Lure and Power of Prostitution for Sex Addicts – Part 2
This is the second in a two-part series. While some addiction specialists, even those who work closely with sex addicts, may not agree that sex work itself can become a stand-alone addiction, or even...
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Are There Different Forms of Sex Addiction in Men?
Men with sex addiction commonly fall into subgroups distinguished by specific characteristics, a team of Canadian researchers reports. Sex addiction is a form of behavioral addiction generally centered...
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Leading Intimacy and Addiction Expert Robert Weiss to Speak on Sexual...
On June 19, Robert Weiss, LCSW, CSAT-S, a noted clinician and founder of the Sexual Recovery InstituteSM, will present “Assessing and Treating Sexual Addiction in the Digital Age” at the Holiday Inn...
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Dopamine ‘Overdose’ From Parkinson’s Meds Increases Risk for Sex Addiction
Certain treatments for Parkinson’s disease may increase risks for sex addiction-like behavior by altering the ways in which the brain responds to rewarding or pleasurable sensations, according to the...
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Sexual Fantasies Run Gamut in Both Genders
Most adults share a wide variety of sexual fantasies, and it may be difficult to use sexual fantasy alone as an indicator of mental health problems, the authors of a recent Canadian study report....
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People in Positions of Power Are More Likely to Commit Infidelity
There are a number of factors that make a person more or less likely to cheat on a romantic partner. Men, at least historically, are more likely to cheat than women. Certain personality types and...
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The Link Between Trauma, Shame, Sexual Shame and Sexual Addiction
“Trauma is any event or experience (including witnessing) that is physically and/or psychologically overwhelming to the exposed individual.” — Dr. Christine Courtois Generally speaking, trauma is an...
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