Is there a Treatment for Sex Addiction?

As with any addiction, there’s no magic cure for sexual addiction. The condition is often the result of emotional abandonment or neglect in childhood, traumatic events or emotions which have been suppressed for many years. Combined with the fact that you need to learn how to conduct healthy sexual relationships once again, there really is [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:32:56-05:00October 15th, 2019|Addiction|

The Symptoms of Sex Addiction

Sexual desires are a perfectly normal and healthy part of life. When it comes to sex addiction however, these urges become all-consuming and the resulting actions are often incredibly destructive. How do you know what’s ‘normal’ sexual behavior and when there may be a more serious issue at play, however? Below we discuss the most [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:32:56-05:00September 9th, 2019|Addiction|

What Causes Sex Addiction in Women?

Fundamentally, sex addiction, its causes, and its consequences are the same for both men and women. Sadly, however, women are often overlooked or ignored when it comes to the topic and this mainly comes down to the myths that society holds about the different genders. Often seen as a male problem, sexual addiction is actually [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:32:56-05:00July 9th, 2019|Addiction|

Test to Determine if You May Be Addicted to Sex

If you think that you have a sex addiction, you’re likely to be feeling overwhelmed at the moment. Even just taking the plunge to research your behaviors can be daunting so well done for taking the first step towards recovery. If you’re not quite ready to talk to someone, that’s absolutely fine. You can take [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:32:56-05:00February 11th, 2019|Addiction|

A Self-Help Guide for Overcoming Sex Addiction

Sex addiction remains a widely misunderstood intimacy disorder. Also sometimes referred to as compulsive sexual behaviour or hypersexuality, sex addiction is characterized by excessive urges to have sex or engage in other related behaviours. This remains the case even when such actions may jeopardize physical health, emotional wellbeing or social standing. While sexual desires are [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:32:56-05:00November 15th, 2018|Addiction|

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Smoking Marijuana

Marijuana is, without a doubt, one of the most hotly debated drugs. On one hand, you could argue that considering it’s so widely used for medicinal purposes, it must have beneficial qualities but on the other, it’s still a drug and an illegal one in many parts of the world. What’s the truth about cannabis? Below [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:32:56-05:00October 29th, 2018|Addiction|

Sex Addiction by the Numbers

While sex addiction is a topic that’s finally being discussed and accepted as a genuine condition, until recently, it’s something that even the experts have struggled to fully understand. One of the main reasons why sex addiction is such a confusing subject is because of how widely accepted sex is in today’s society. It’s seen [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:32:56-05:00July 24th, 2018|Addiction|

The Role of Sleep in Addiction Recovery

We all know the importance of a good night’s sleep. Scientists say that it is in fact, just as important as healthy eating and exercise. While sleep is crucial to everyone’s physical and mental well-being, it’s even more important for those who are going through addiction recovery. The problem is however, getting decent slumber can [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:32:56-05:00June 11th, 2018|Addiction|

How Does Treatment Work for Sex Addiction?

Like any addiction, therapy plays a crucial role in the recovery of sexual compulsion. One of the main reasons for this is because in the vast majority of cases, sex addiction is in part, the result of trauma so without coming to terms with the trauma experienced, recovery is almost impossible. Whether you’re hoping a [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:32:56-05:00June 11th, 2018|Addiction|