if someone you loved was abused as a child and now has an addiction to Sex what do you do?

Answer 1

Ok, first of all, I don't know what the hell the rest of these people think you asked. Many cases of sexual addiction stem from sexual abuse as a child, as strange as that may sound. Basically, the person learned as a child that the only way he or she can be loved by another person is to perform sex acts on or for that person. It also has to do with self esteem and not feeling that they deserve to be loved anyway. You didn't say whether or not you are dating/married to this person or if you are friends or relatives, etc, but either way, just do everything you can to show that person that you love them no matter what, and that that love has nothing to do with sex. Also, this person would benefit greatly from talking with a therapist or psychiatrist. Such a person would be able to work with your friend and help him or her build self esteem and realise that people can and will love him/her because of who they are and not what they have to give. This is one of those things that I don't believe can be successfully overcome without consulting a therapist. If you are looking for more insight into what your friend is feeling and going through, I would recommend a book called "Because I Remember Terror Father: I Remember You." It's by a woman named Sue William Silverman. It's an autobiography about her struggle with the same issues and how she overcame them. Good luck and God bless.

Answer 2

I'm afraid your question is too vague. The term "sexual addiction" is not recognized by the American Psychiatric Association. Simply having a high sex drive is not sexual addiction. Sexual desire varies from person to person just as most everything else does like height, weight, hobbies, talents, etc.

This person doesn't actually have a problem unless they are using sex in place of affection or engaging in some sort of risk taking behavior. Could you be more specific?

Answer 3

my boyfriend is kindof like that. he at every oppertunitey. and even when theres not he wants either to have sex or fool around. but i think there problem is that, if they were sexualy abused, they are trying to overcompensate. they figure that theres nothing wrong with me. they feel, more likly than not, if they start it then there in control of the situation. if it was only a physicly abusive household. then to annalize it i would need to know more about the family and kind of mental and physical abuse underwint.

Answer 4

Love them reguardless...

If you want to stay with them and they wanted to stay with you. Get them help and educate yourself because otherwise, it is dangerous for BOTH of you. There are 4000 new AIDS cases every year.

If they love you and refuse help. Reconsider your options. You have got to look out for your best interest. Life would be the #1 reason to look out for you first.

Answer 5

talk to this person, I don't think their addiction has anything to with them being abused.. But take advantage..I'm just saying if it's there take it ...

Answer 6

I'd talk to that person and urge that person to seek counseling,
I'd be supportive and understanding that person and their addiction. After all that what friends do for each other.

Answer 7

Oblige her if you want too, why not? Just don't let the relationship be based on sex, or you may end up drifting apart.

Answer 8

what's wrong with an addiciton with sex?? Don't we all have a little in us?

Answer 9

LOVE THEM UNCONDITIONALLY, AND RECCOMMEND THAT THEY SEEK THERAPY TO TEACH THEM SOME NEW COPING SKILLS.

Answer 10

Is she hot?