
07 Sep Is There Hope for Healthy Sexual Relationships After Sex Addiction Diagnosis?
If you have been diagnosed with sex addiction, it may be easy to resign to the fact that you will never be able to maintain healthy sexual relationships and that you will constantly struggle with this condition. This is most definitely not true!
There is life beyond a sex addiction and the chances of having happy, fulfilling relationships are high; given you are willing to put effort into your recovery and are open to making changes to your thought patterns and decision making processes.
Sex addiction is a disorder of the brain, which is good news because it means you have complete control over your recovery. While I’m sure there are many times where it doesn’t feel like you are in control and that your addiction is actually controlling you, there are plenty of tools and treatments available to help you override these impulses and regain control of your life.
The first challenge you are going to face in your recovery, is time. Sex addicts need instant gratification and in the dating world, it can be hard to resist falling into the habit of having one-night stands or putting pressure on potential partners to engage in sexual activity before they are ready.
Once you are in a committed relationship you may face another set of challenges including the need for frequent sex from your partner, frequent masturbation at the expense of your sex with your partner, porn addiction and the struggle to remain monogamous.
At Sex Addiction Australia, we understand the inner workings of sex addiction and all the ways in which it can affect your personal and sexual relationships. Our highly skilled and understanding Therapists can work with you to create a treatment plan that ensures the right path to your recovery.
Contact us today for more information.