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Porn Addiction Harms Teens, Marriages, and Real-Life Encounters

February 12, 2020 November 4, 2021 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Addiction, Culture & Media, Sex Addiction

Heavy or compulsive use of pornography can have serious consequences for some consumers. Not only does pornography have real addiction potential, but heavy consumption of pornographic materials can disrupt lives in other ways. Porn addiction harms teens, marriages, and real-life encounters. While not all of the very high percentage of people who view porn on …

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Addiction Expert Talks Drugs and Sex on Reddit ‘Ask Me Anything’

July 11, 2016 July 11, 2016 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Addiction

Ask the rock ’n’ rollers — sex and drugs seem made for each other. But the relationship between sexual activity and drug use is a complicated one, and each has the power to influence the other in profound ways.

Has Online Dating and Other ‘Sexnology’ Fueled Rise of Sex Addiction?

November 19, 2015 November 19, 2015 / Sex Addiction

Having sex, or accessing other sources of sexual stimulation, is arguably easier now than it has ever been before. What with online dating, hookup apps, sexting, webcams and more, not to mention the instant availability of free pornography that can be obtained and viewed anonymously, sex is pretty much at our fingertips all the time. …

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Struggling for Control in Codependent Relationships

November 13, 2015 November 13, 2015 / Mental Health

If you struggle with codependency, you probably also struggle with control. You might feel that in a perfect world, you would be able to dictate who said what and when. Your partner would always be available whenever you needed him or her. There would be no conflict because you would always get your way. It’s …

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How to Find Help for Sex Addiction

October 6, 2015 October 6, 2015 / Sex Addiction

If you or your partner struggles with an addiction to sex, finding help isn’t easy, but it is possible. Unlike people with drug or alcohol addiction, sex addicts are limited when it comes to treatment facilities. Part of the difficulty in finding treatment for sex addiction is the controversial nature of the disorder, also known …

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Is It Love or Addiction?

October 3, 2015 October 3, 2015 / Sex Addiction

Love is one of the most cherished of human experiences. Most people hope to deeply bond with another human being romantically, spiritually and mentally. Songs and movies continually remind you that somewhere out there is your true soulmate, the person who will be your most important companion and make you complete. So it’s no wonder …

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Attachment Styles of Sex and Love Addicts

September 18, 2015 September 18, 2015 / Sex Addiction

People who grew up feeling securely attached to their caregivers tend to replicate that dynamic in their adult romantic relationships. They form secure bonds with partners. They tolerate the ebbs and flows inherent to long-term relationships. They trust that their significant other is not going to get the hell out of dodge after a difference …

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Sexism, Cultural Conditioning Prevent Many Female Sex Addicts From Seeking Help

September 11, 2015 September 11, 2015 / Sex Addiction

Let’s be honest—when you think of a typical person with sex addiction, you think of a man. Men have become the face of this somewhat contentious illness (contentious because some people insist on viewing sex addiction as nothing more than an excuse for bad behavior). However, many women live with sex addiction, and these women …

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Why Do Women Get Addicted to Cybersex?

September 8, 2015 September 8, 2015 / Sex Addiction

Cybersex addiction is the term for a condition that shares features of two forms of behavioral addiction — sex addiction and Internet addiction. While there is no agreement on the precise definition of these ailments in the U.S., mounting evidence supports their presence in a small but sizable portion of the general population. In a …

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Sexual Boundaries and the Female Sex Addict

August 16, 2015 August 16, 2015 / Sex Addiction

A woman who originally sought treatment for alcoholism learns she may also be a sex addict. Kendall sits at the bar of a downtown hotel in a city far from home. She sips a drink in honor of another far off city, and stares blankly past the bartender in his uncomfortable tuxedo. She has just …

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