Post by stacey on Nov 4, 2016 20:28:43 GMT
Sexual addiction has come out of the closet, so to speak, in recent years and now appears to be recognised as a legitimate problem some people face. In recognition of this, we have created this forum to offer a supportive place for people who grapple with sexual addiction.
"Sexual addiction" is not a recognised mental health diagnosis at this time.
Please note that if you're easily triggered or are a minor, this forum may not be for you as much of the material discussed here will be possibly triggering or of a sexual nature.
Also, healthy interest in sex - especially as a teenager, adolescent, or young adult, is not considered a sex addiction.
Here are the proposed symptoms of sex addiction:
* Frequently engaging in more sex and with more partners than intended.
* Being preoccupied with or persistently craving sex; wanting to cut down and unsuccessfully attempting to limit sexual activity.
* Thinking of sex to the detriment of other activities or continually engaging in excessive sexual practices despite a desire to stop.
* Spending considerable time in activities related to sex, such as cruising for partners or spending hours online visiting pornographic websites.
* Escalating scope or frequency of sexual activity to achieve the desired effect, such as more frequent visits to prostitutes or more sex partners.
* Feeling irritable when unable to engage in the desired behavior.
Stacey.
"Sexual addiction" is not a recognised mental health diagnosis at this time.
Please note that if you're easily triggered or are a minor, this forum may not be for you as much of the material discussed here will be possibly triggering or of a sexual nature.
Also, healthy interest in sex - especially as a teenager, adolescent, or young adult, is not considered a sex addiction.
Here are the proposed symptoms of sex addiction:
* Frequently engaging in more sex and with more partners than intended.
* Being preoccupied with or persistently craving sex; wanting to cut down and unsuccessfully attempting to limit sexual activity.
* Thinking of sex to the detriment of other activities or continually engaging in excessive sexual practices despite a desire to stop.
* Spending considerable time in activities related to sex, such as cruising for partners or spending hours online visiting pornographic websites.
* Escalating scope or frequency of sexual activity to achieve the desired effect, such as more frequent visits to prostitutes or more sex partners.
* Feeling irritable when unable to engage in the desired behavior.
Stacey.