Sexual Addiction Recovery and Resources

A person in a committed long-term relationship who learns that his or her partner has engaged in multiple acts of sexual betrayal will find few places to turn for emotional support and objective guidance.  There are many challenges to address in order to heal from the wounds of repetitive sexual deception, and this article will provide much-needed information and valuable perspectives. 

The phrase "sex addict" can raise all kinds of different and often difficult emotions in people from all walks of life, whether they are considering it for themselves, someone they know, or just as a concept in general.  There is still a lot of misunderstanding about the topic, so I wrote this article to offer some clarity on what sex addiction is*not*.  I hope you find it useful.

Sex addiction is a powerful influence on human behavior because it changes brain chemistry three different ways: increasing fantasy, excitement and anxiety reduction.

A person seeking to manage compulsive sexual behavior must learn how to recognize and effectively respond to to the fact that a variety of "triggers" can set the spiral of an addictive relapse into motion. Learn what they are and how to prevent them!

Unhealthy thought processes can lead a person struggling with compulsive sexual behavior to spiral into relapse long before physiological arousal occurs. Learn how the "3 Second Rule" can help prevent fantasy, intrigue and objectification from spreading to dangerous proportions.

The concept of "sexual sobriety" for sex addicts can be confusing and may sometimes seem contradictory depending on each individual situation. This article provides a succinct overview of many of the important areas for consideration in defining what "sobriety" means for a sex addict.

Sex addiction is a progressive and potentially devastating pattern of behavior marked by loss of control of sexual impulses.  Healing and recovery from sex addiction is entirely possible with the right motivation and assistance.

Cybersex is truly the "crack cocaine" of compulsive sexual expression, bringing many people to the brink of devastation who otherwise would never have experienced a problem in this area.  Read why this is so often the case.