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Triggers are essentially the catalyst for your addiction. They are what prompts you to act on your urges and what keeps you in trapped in the cycle of addiction, so for those struggling with porn addiction, it’s important to make yourself aware of your triggers....
1. Sexual Exploration Many young people use internet sex as a way to explore their own sexuality. It gives them an avenue to express themselves without judgment and discover whether their fantasies and desires are ‘normal’. They can find comfort in chatting with other people who...
Sex addiction has long been mistaken for promiscuity. It’s taken many years and a lot of research for sexual disorders to finally become recognised as a real brain condition, just like drug or alcohol addiction. It’s important to differentiate between promiscuity and sexual disorders because oftentimes,...
Sex addiction doesn’t just manifest itself in physical activities, it can also be perpetuated by our constant use of, and obsession with the internet. When many people think of sex addiction in relation to the internet, they of course think of internet pornography. But there is...
Autoeroticism is the practice of becoming sexually aroused by oneself, without the need for external stimulation or involvement of another person. There are different levels to auto erotica, masturbation being the most common and the more uncommon being those who are only turned on by themselves. These people...
Healthy, long-lasting relationships take hard work and commitment from both partners to make it out of the ‘honeymoon period’ and into a real, sustainable relationship. For most people this happens naturally, and while there may be some post ‘honeymoon’ blues, it’s a whole different experience for love addicts. Love...
One of the prominent symptoms of sex addiction is affairs and sex with multiple partners, but this behavior can also be an addiction all of its own. People with affair and multiple partner addiction are not actually addicted to the sex itself, but rather the gratification...
For couples experiencing ongoing turmoil in their relationship due to sex addiction, there are specialised counselling services that are tailored specifically to help with these issues. Sex addiction can cause havoc in relationships and usually affects the spouse or partner just as much as it affects...
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...