Fellas, we all have an addiction ,little do you know that being a sex addict is more like digging an early grave. Addiction itself is a mental illness.

we all love sex, and the pleasures we get from it, but should we let that thing called sex boss over us ??

To cut the story short, I will be sharing a little piece about that sex addiction (for the benefits of those who wants to read).

we should all know the:
•symptoms of sex addiction
•cure of sex addiction
•effects of sex addiction

many more and many to come are being ignorant of such mental illness .. sex is sweet, is death sweeter ..?

Grab a seat !

What is sex addiction?
Sex addiction is a compulsive need to perform sexual acts in order to achieve the kind of “fix” that an alcoholic gets from a drink and an addict gets from a drug. Sex addiction can be a highly dangerous and destructive condition. Like drug or alcohol dependence, it affects the addict’s mental health, personal relationships, quality of life, and safety. It is somewhat common, but is often not diagnosed.

Usually, a sex addict seeks out multiple sex partners or may have (illegal) relations with children, animals, or objects. The addiction may include a compulsive need to masturbate, view pornography, or be in sexually stimulating situations. The addict may significantly alter their life and activities in order to perform sexual acts multiple times a day. A sex addict cannot control their behavior, despite severe negative consequences.

What are the symptoms of sex addiction?

Sex addiction can be difficult to spot from the outside.

Most addicts become skilled at hiding their behavior and can even keep the addiction secret from spouses, partners, and family members. They will do this by lying about their activities or engaging in them at times and places where they won’t be found out. But, sometimes symptoms are present and noticeable.

A person might have a sex addiction if they show some or all of the following signs:
• chronic, obsessive sexual thoughts and fantasies
• frequent relations with multiple partners, including strangers
• lying to cover their addiction
• preoccupation with having sex, even when it interferes with daily life, productivity, work performance, etc.
• inability to stop or control the behaviors
• putting oneself or others in danger due to sexual behavior
• engaging in illegal sexual activity with prostitutes or minors
• need for dominance and control in sexual encounters
• feeling remorse or guilt after sex
• other negative personal or professional consequences

A sex addiction can be hard to diagnose. It’s important to remember that enjoying sexual activity does not make one a sex addict. Enjoying sex is normal. Sometimes, sexual interest may be discordant between members of a couple. This does not mean that one is a sex addict.

What are the treatments for sex addiction?

Unlike other addictions, treatment for sex addiction cannot require the addict to give up sex for the rest of his or her life. This is unrealistic. Sex is a normal and healthy human function. But a sex addict must learn the difference between healthy and unhealthy sexual behavior. This process can often take months or years. Treatment for sex addiction usually includes one or more of the following methods:

Inpatient treatment programs
There are many different inpatient treatment centers that offer sex addiction recovery programs. Often, sex addicts must be removed from their normal daily lives for at least 30 days to help them regain control of their impulses and start healing. These types of programs typically include in-depth individual and group therapy sessions.

12-step programs
Programs such as sex addicts anonymous (SA) follow the same recovery model as alcoholics anonymous (AA). They can be very helpful for sex addicts. Members are not required to give up sex entirely, but they are encouraged to refrain from compulsive and destructive sexual behavior. Group meetings with other sex addicts provide a good support system.

Cognitive behavioral therapy
This type of therapy can help a sex addict identify triggers for sexual impulses and ultimately teach them how to cope through behavioral changes. This is achieved through one-on-one sessions with a licensed mental health therapist.

Medication
Some sex addicts benefit from a course of drug therapy, and certain antidepressants might help alleviate urges. Also, because addiction often accompanies mental health issues like depression, a prescription treatment may assist in combating the cause of the addiction.

Source : https://www.healthline.com/health/addiction/sex#overview1

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