
Sexual Addiction
Like other addictions, sex addiction is entangled with feelings of shame, inadequacy, and feeling flawed or defective. When repetitive and unhealthy sexual behavior becomes the central force in your life, addressing the issue can change your life. Patterns of destructive and addictive behavior do not dissipate on their own. Confronting your issues in a safe, professional, and discrete environment can give you the psychological tools you need in order to change your life for the better.
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What Is Sex Addiction?
Sex addiction, is a condition characterized by uncontrollable engagement or involvement in sexual activities—the most notable of these acts is intercourse. People with sex addictions will continue to engage in sexual activity, regardless of the possible negative consequences. If you engage in compulsive unhealthy sexual behavior that negatively affects your life and relationships, seeking treatment is often the only way to get this behavior under control. If you have stopped getting enjoyment out of sex but feel like you need it
For a person struggling with sexual addiction, denying the existence of the problem and possibly associated problems of substance use provides temporary respite. However, doing so allows the addiction to flourish, unfettered.
Allen Sidwell, Sex Therapist
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