Do you love sex? Of course, everyone loves sex! Passion for sex and a healthy sexual appetite are natural. It is important, however, to be able to distinguish between a healthy sexual appetite and the beginnings of sexual addiction. In this article I will attempt to give some information to help you determine if you are participating in healthy sexual behaviors, or if could possibly be addicted to sex and should seek professional help.
One important indicator for sexual addiction is a "double life." This could involve having a sexual partner on the side that your significant other is not aware of, sexual behaviors that you hide from friends and family, and other secretive sexual behaviors. While it is possible to cheat without being a sexual addict, sex addiction could be the cause if you have a strong compulsive desire to cheat even though you know it is detrimental to your relationship.
Something else to look out for is if your personal relationships are being negatively affected by your sexual behavior. If sex is so important to you that you willingly allow it to compromise your personal relationships, you might actually be addicted to sex.
Constantly seeking out new sexual behaviors could also be another warning sign to look out for. It is healthy and natural to want to switch up your sex life, but there is a fine line between wanting to explore your sexuality in a healthy way, and being reckless with your exploration. If you find that you need to seek out more and more sexual encounters in order to receive pleasure, you could be addicted.
Perhaps the strongest indicator for sex addiction is guilt and/or shame. It is problematic if you continuously engage in risky or unhealthy sexual behaviors and then feel guilty, shameful, or embarrassed about it after. These feelings are typically associated with sexual addiction, and could indicate that you need professional help.
If you identified with one or more of these indicators, it might be time to seek help. Recovery from sexual addiction is not easy, but the first and perhaps the hardest step is admitting to yourself and to others that you have a problem. After admittance, you can finally begin your journey to recovery.
Reference:
"When to get Professional Help for Sex Addiction" http://toromagazine.com/lifestyle/health/20160129/when-to-get-professional-help-for-sex-addiction
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