Sexual addiction is on the rise - more than 12 million sex addicts live in the United States alone. Unfortunately the new generation of technology perpetuates sex addiction. Sexual material is available everywhere; people have access to sex on the internet, movies, magazines, and television. Because of this, sex addicts can constantly engage in behaviors that worsen their condition, such as compulsive masturbation, cyber sex, and even using online sites to seek out brief sexual encounters.
If you believe you are suffering from sex addiction, ask yourself a couple questions: Have I lost control over my sexual behaviors? Have my sexual behaviors resulted in negative consequences (such as loss of production at work, spending less time with family, or loosing relationships)? Have I tried to stop these sexual behaviors but eventually returned back to them?
If the answer is yes to one or more of these questions, you may be suffering from sexual addiction. Fortunately, a diagnosis is the first step to recovery. If you believe you are a sex addict, know that you are not alone. As stated before, more than 12 million people suffer from this illness in the U.S. alone. Identifying the problem is the first step in your journey to recovery.
References:
"Sexual Addiction" by C. Everett Baily, PhD and Brian Case, PhD https://www.aamft.org/iMIS15/AAMFT/Content/consumer_updates/sexual_addiction.aspx
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