What Is Sex Addiction?

Sex addicts are men and women who are sexually compulsive; their sexual behavior interferes with and often dramatically disrupts their lives and the lives of loved ones. Sexually compulsive behavior is characterized by a loss of control and is steeped in shame and secrecy. The sex addict is caught between hating the behavior and finding it a source of transient, yet familiar comfort.

Examples of Sexually Addictive Behaviors Include:

• Compulsive masturbation
• Obsessive sexual and/or romantic fantasy
  
• Compulsive infidelities that include physical and emotional affairs
• Compulsive use of adult pornography
• Compulsive use of teen/child pornography
• Compulsive use of prostitutes/massage parlors
• Compulsive use of strip clubs/ sexual arcades
• Sexual Chat/Web Cam Imaging/Hook-Ups
• Exhibitionism
• Voyeurism
• Indecent phone calls
• Indecent liberties

The good news is that sex addiction is treatable. Addicts can and do recover with specialized treatment supported by involvement in a 12 step program. At Sexual Recovery Services (SRS), we have successfully treated hundreds of sex addicts, their partners, and family members.

Call one of our intake specialists at (425) 451-1300 or make an appointment with an SRS Sex Addiction Treatment Team Member.