{"id":539,"date":"2020-09-22T15:46:37","date_gmt":"2020-09-22T15:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/?p=539"},"modified":"2020-09-16T15:48:54","modified_gmt":"2020-09-16T15:48:54","slug":"sex-addiction-what-is-it-and-what-do-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/sex-addiction-what-is-it-and-what-do-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Sex Addiction: What is it and What do You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/sex-addiction-what-is-it-and-what-do-you-need-to-know\/#Overview\" >Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/sex-addiction-what-is-it-and-what-do-you-need-to-know\/#What_is_Sex_Addiction\" >What\nis Sex Addiction?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/sex-addiction-what-is-it-and-what-do-you-need-to-know\/#ICD\" >I.C.D.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/sex-addiction-what-is-it-and-what-do-you-need-to-know\/#Symptoms_and_Traits\" >Symptoms\nand Traits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/sex-addiction-what-is-it-and-what-do-you-need-to-know\/#Probable_Causes_And_Variations\" >Probable\nCauses And Variations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/sex-addiction-what-is-it-and-what-do-you-need-to-know\/#Is_it_Curable\" >Is it Curable?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/sex-addiction-what-is-it-and-what-do-you-need-to-know\/#Treatments\" >Treatments<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/sex-addiction-what-is-it-and-what-do-you-need-to-know\/#The_popular_types_of_treatment_include\" >The popular types of treatment include:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/sex-addiction-what-is-it-and-what-do-you-need-to-know\/#1_Cognitive-behavioral_therapy_CBT\" >1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nCognitive-behavioral therapy\n(C.B.T.)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/sex-addiction-what-is-it-and-what-do-you-need-to-know\/#2_Medication\" >2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nMedication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/sex-addiction-what-is-it-and-what-do-you-need-to-know\/#3_12_Step_programs\" >3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n12 Step programs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/sex-addiction-what-is-it-and-what-do-you-need-to-know\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview\"><\/span>Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Addiction in any\nform is harmful. It disrupts the flow of a person&#8217;s life in several ways-\nincluding rational thinking. <strong>Like all other forms, sex addiction also has\nthe potential to destroy a person&#8217;s life- both in the professional and personal\naspects.<a href=\"#_ftn1\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An increased number\nof people are turning to different forms of addiction as a means of escape and\ndistraction. <strong>The reason, suggested by experts, is to cope with the stress\nfaced in our daily lives.<a href=\"#_ftn2\"><strong>[2]<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What happens when a\nspecific behavior is the manifestation of the addiction itself? Yes, sex\naddiction exists. Let us find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"667\" src=\"http:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sex-addict.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sex-addict.jpg 900w, https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sex-addict-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sex-addict-768x569.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Sex Addict word cloud on a white background.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Sex_Addiction\"><\/span>What\nis Sex Addiction?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The term most\ncommonly associated with sex addiction is compulsive sexual behavior. A person\nsuffering from this feels a violent urge to perform <a href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/the-top-health-benefits-of-sex\/\"><strong>sexual\nactivities<\/strong><\/a> to get a &#8220;fix&#8221; or a &#8220;high.&#8221; <strong>The kind\nof urge is similar to the cravings of someone with a dependency on alcohol or\ndrugs.<a href=\"#_ftn3\"><strong>[3]<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Similar to all\naddictions, there is also an increased tolerance as the addiction progresses. <\/strong>This way, sex addiction makes it very difficult to create or continue\nrelationships. It can destroy personal relationships, mental and physical\nhealth. <strong>A sex-addict person will find little meaning in quality of life, or\nsafety- as per the ICD-10 criteria.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There are\nseveral variations of the addiction. <\/strong>A notable number\nof sex addicts remain content with an obsessive need to masturbate, watching\npornography, or landing themselves in situations that are sexually stimulating.<a href=\"#_ftn4\">[4]<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>However, it is\nalso possible for a sex addict to change their entire life and activities based\naround having sex multiple times throughout the day. <\/strong>The\nperson may find it impossible to regulate or control his behavior- even knowing\nthe possible consequences\u2014the addiction results in a total loss of judgment,\ndecision-making, and behavior control.<a href=\"#_ftn5\">[5]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is to be noted\nthat sex addicts are not necessarily sex offenders. The converse is also true. <strong>When\ntested, it was found that around 55% of convicted sex offenders can potentially\nbecome sex addicts.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ICD\"><\/span>I.C.D.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The\nInternational Classification of Diseases (I.C.D.), created by the World Health\nOrganization, is not limited to only psychiatric illness.<\/strong> The latest approved version of the ICD-10 Document includes a\ndiagnosis of &#8216;excessive <a href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/low-sex-drive-solutions\/\"><strong>sex drive<\/strong><\/a>.&#8217;\nThe ICD-10 Document divides the drive into satyriasis in the case of males and\nnymphomania when it comes to females. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the I.C.D.\nclassifies these diagnoses as compulsive behavior and not as an addiction. <strong>ICD-11\ncontains a &#8220;compulsory sexual conduct condition&#8221; as a diagnosis in\nthe new (although unapproved) edition, which is not based on the addiction\nmodel.<a href=\"#_ftn6\"><strong>[6]<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The American\nPsychiatric Association (A.P.A.) rejects the diagnosis procedure obtained\nthrough ICD-10 and DSM-5. <strong>The discussion continues on whether compulsive\nsexual behavior should be included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for\nMental Disabilities (D.S.M.) after its exclusion from the DSM-5 List.<a href=\"#_ftn7\"><strong>[7]<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_and_Traits\"><\/span>Symptoms\nand Traits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There is\nconsiderable controversy about the selection criteria.<\/strong>\nThe common symptoms of a sex addict include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Recurring sexual activities that will become the sole target of their\n     life. It slowly drives the person to the point of neglecting health,\n     personal care, or other interests and responsibilities.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Multiple failed attempts to decrease the recurring sexual\n     behavior.<\/li><li>Routine sexual behavior obtaining negligible satisfaction despite possible\n     adverse consequences<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Failure to control sexual urges over an extended period (6 months\n     or more)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Significant impairment in personal, social, or occupational\n     functions and relations.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can also\nobserve these traits if the person is known to be a sex addict. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Persistent, compulsive sexual ideas and imagination.<\/li><li>Uncontrollable urge to have sexual relations with multiple\n     partners, including strangers<\/li><li>Indulgence in lies and deceit for the coverup.<\/li><li>Unable to regulate behavioral urges.<\/li><li>Probability of placing self or others in danger due to sexual\n     behavior<\/li><li>The feeling of regret following a sexual act.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Probable_Causes_And_Variations\"><\/span>Probable\nCauses And Variations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The exact causes\nof sexual compulsion continue to be unclear.<\/strong> Some\nstudies suggest that compulsive sexual behavior has the same recompense system\nand brain circuits as substance dependence. <strong>There is, indeed, little\nscientific proof to confirm this.<a href=\"#_ftn8\"><strong>[8]<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Depression may\noften cause someone to be in compulsive <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/morning-sex-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\/\"><strong>sexual\nactivities<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong> Various moods, including sadness, loneliness, and\nhappiness, could also lead to people being unable to control their sexual\nbehavior function abnormally.<a href=\"#_ftn9\">[9]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There are a few\npossible variations of sex addiction.<\/strong> The notable ones\ninclude addiction to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Pornography<\/li><li>Prostitution<\/li><li>Masturbation of Fantasizing<\/li><li>Sadistic or Masochistic Behavior<\/li><li>Exhibition\/Voyeurism<\/li><li>Extravagant sex pursuits<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_Curable\"><\/span>Is it Curable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Like any\naddiction, sex addiction can be cured with patience and proper diagnosis.<\/strong> Throughout the years, experts and scientists have tried to understand\nthis condition.<a href=\"#_ftn10\">[10]<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treatments\"><\/span>Treatments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop worrying about\nthe consequences of addiction. The addiction can be cured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The diagnosis is\ncontroversial.&nbsp; <strong>Thus, there are no\nevidence-based treatment options. A person may rationalize behavior and thought\npatterns.<\/strong> This is what makes treating sex addiction a little bit tricky.<a href=\"#_ftn11\">[11]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The denial of its\nexistence is often the first characteristic step of a person suffering from sex\naddiction. <strong>Current treatment options strive to reduce the symptoms while\nteaching to control excessive sexual urges.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_popular_types_of_treatment_include\"><\/span>The popular types of treatment include:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Cognitive-behavioral_therapy_CBT\"><\/span>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nCognitive-behavioral therapy\n(C.B.T.)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>C.B.T. helps the\nperson in the identification of the behavioral pattern. Ultimately it teaches\nsex addicts how to change their behaviors. <strong>The process consists of\none-on-one sessions with a licensed therapist.<a href=\"#_ftn12\"><strong>[12]<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;This style of therapeutic counseling allows\nthe implementation of a variety of methods and tools. These allow people to\nimprove their behavior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C.B.T. can train\nanyone to develop new coping habits. <strong>The mental health therapist, for\ninstance, guides the patients and shows them ways to reduce their sexual urges.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Medication\"><\/span>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nMedication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Drug therapy may be\nbeneficial for some. Antidepressants could contribute to suppressing urges. <strong>However,\nthere are potential side effects of certain antidepressants, which may result\nin a reduced libido or other aspects of sexual experience.<a href=\"#_ftn13\"><strong>[13]<\/strong><\/a><\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The drugs may\ninclude anti-androgens, such as the drug Provera, or selective Serotonin\nReuptake Inhibitors ( SSRIs), including fluoxetine ( Prozac).<\/strong> The Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.) has not licensed medicines\nto treat the condition, although a practitioner may recommend such drugs to\nsuppress sexual impulses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s not clear,\nhowever, whether a physician would prescribe drugs for this condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_12_Step_programs\"><\/span>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n12 Step programs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Similar to the\nprograms run by Alcoholics Anonymous(A.A.), there is a 12 Step Recovery Program\nspecifically made for addressing sex addiction.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The members of the\nSex Addicts Anonymous(S.A.A.) groups are encouraged to abstain from meaningless\nsexual activities &#8211; ones that are compulsive and potentially destructive. <strong>The\ngroup meetings provide the much-needed support system.<a href=\"#_ftn14\"><strong>[14]<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Persons with\ncompulsive sexual behavior can possess uncontrollable sexual ideas and\nimagination that negatively impact their daily interactions and everyday lives.<\/strong> This may escalate to extreme distress, depression, and a host of other\ncomplications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The individual\nstruggling with sex-dependency can potentially engage in acts that endanger\ntheir relationships, health, and security. <strong>Sex addiction is simultaneously a\ncontroversial diagnosis- lacking&nbsp; both\ndiagnostic criteria and treatments based on evidence.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An individual may\nhave to utilize multiple therapy methods to control sex addiction better. <strong>Remember\nto seek help and always reach out.<a href=\"#_ftn15\"><strong>[15]<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref1\">[1]<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5844164\/\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5844164\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref2\">[2]<\/a> Laura Widyanto L, Griffiths\nM. \u2018Internet Addiction\u2019: A Critical Review.&nbsp;Int J Mental Health\nAddict.&nbsp;2006;4:31\u201351.&nbsp;[<a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/scholar_lookup?journal=Int+J+Mental+Health+Addict&amp;title=%E2%80%98Internet+Addiction%E2%80%99:+A+Critical+Review&amp;author=Widyanto+L+Laura&amp;author=M+Griffiths&amp;volume=4&amp;publication_year=2006&amp;pages=31-51&amp;\">Google Scholar<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref3\">[3]<\/a> Griffiths M. 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