"What is Sexual Addiction?" by Michael Herkov 12-10-06
http://psychcentral.com/lib/2006/what-is-sexual-addiction/
"Like eating, having sex is necessary for human survival." Michael Herkov
Sexual addiction "is best described as a progressive intimacy disorder characterized by compulsive sexual thoughts and acts." Sexual addiction does not spur from a liking or loving of sexual experiences; addiction is diagnosed when a person continues to commit sexual acts that have a negative effect on the person's life. It could effect their health, relationships, or end with their jailing. It is a compulsion to continue on and on in sexual endeavors no matter what the consequences. When it comes to relationships, the sex addict views his/her partner as something to be used. Feelings are not really involved so the relationship is based on sex rather than intimacy. With the advent of looser censorship rules when it comes to sexual provocation, there has been an increase in different sexual practices, even illegal practices. Some people confuse sex offenders with sex addicts, whereas sex offenders commit their acts out of control and power. Sex addicts function solely off of getting off and sometimes addicts will have to increase their acts to get the same effect they got before.
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