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Sex Addiction
Posted By Kissa
Wikipedia describes sex addiction as a phenomenon that makes people unable to control their sexual behavior. Many doctors suggest that a high sex drive is one of the symptoms of sexual addiction. I have to wonder about this. If you have a high sex drive and are with someone with a high sex drive then it shouldn’t be a problem right?
Wrong. It seems there are so many other behaviors that make up this addiction. A few behaviors include: infidelity, unsafe sex, impulsive masturbation, use of prostitutes. A more comprehensive list can be found here.
Did you know there is a 12-Step Program for sex addicts? They even have meetings, sponsers, etc. Find out more about that here.
From someone who writes about every kind of kink and fetish known, it seems strange I guess the word is, to think about wanting too much sex as an actual problem, but when you read more on this subject it is as real as any other addiction.
If you have any first hand experience with this topic I’d love to hear from you either in a post or private email.
Jul 25th, 2010
Great blog, Kissa, and yes, this topic can be threatening for those of us who spend so much time reading and writing – of all things – erotica and sexually explicit materials! But it’s important to distinguish between pleasurable enjoyment and addiction. Two hallmarks of addiction – the inability to control (a substance or a behavior) and letting it take over your life so much that other important functions are overlooked or severely diminished, or that it even threatens health, safety and life itself.
Could someone use what we write as part of an unhealthy addiction? Of course! Does that mean we’re unhealthy or addicted because we write it? Not at all. Part of why my husband and I write what we do is to open doors and promote healthy sexuality – besides, of course, the fact that we enjoy it so much!
Yes, I do see that there is a line between healthy and unhealthy sexual practices. If your actions affect your family, livelihood or mental health I’d say that is an addiction that one needs help for. Otherwise, as long as all involved are satisfied and happy- it works.
Thanks for your post, Adriana! Love it when you come to visit.