I was told ny my therapists that I may have an addiction to sex. When I asked her how can a person have an addiction and to explain more to me, she said a lot people and therapists aren't sure if there really is an addiction or it's affects on the body and mind and sometiomes there is enough eveidence for some that it does affect them and there have been Sexaholics Anonymous. I think if I did have a problem, it wouldn't be much of a problem because as long as I can get some when I want it I won't show any symptoms of being in withdrawl or having an insatiable appetite for sex. Anyway do you believe that this is a disease that should be treated or a God Given Gift.? The whole time I was typing I was thinking about the next time I have sex, which is supposed to be a symptom!
2006-11-17 18:58:34 · 15 answers · asked by Mrs. EV 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Just to clear up a few things. I don't have reckless sex. I just happen to get irritable when I don't get it as often as I would like. And it's really difficult for me to except no for answer to sex from my mate. I think about the next time I'm going to have sex while I'm having sex with my mate. I litterally can't go longer than a week without it or I'm almost a unbearable person, with outburst of anger when something minor happens. And to address the other things said I see a therapists for other things that have happened in my life I just happened to have had a bad day and was telling her about it and she asked me some questions and my answers exhibited some signs of being a sex addict. But I'm not sure I believe someone can be addicted to sex, but I'm not sure because all the signs point my way! So that's why I'm asking this question.
2006-11-17 19:29:59 · update #1
Maybe you have an addiction to being addicted to sex. The problem isn't the sex, it's the ADDICTION. Hahahahaha.....
Fornication and adultery are not really permitted.
2006-11-17 19:05:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes a person can have an addiction to sex. I, of course don't know if "you" have one or not. I used to work for many years as a psych R.N. and sometimes I worked on the Chemical Dependency unit.
Sex addictions, (there are a number of types) are similar to chemical addictions in the problems they cause. Have you tried to stop or limit your use (sex) and been unsucessful? Have you noticed that sex has become more important to you and do you think about it all the time.
Has the number of times you masturbate or have sex increased over time? Do you find yourself having sex when you hadn't planned to and you couldn't stop yourself? Have you ever called in sick to work because you're having sex?
Do you feel that you have lost control over whether you have sex or not? Has your life become unmanagable and out of control due to you're having so much sex that you don't take care of your responsibilities?
Ther are more questions like that to ask yourself to see if having sex, which includes masturbating, is causing significant problems in your life, but I think that you get the general idea.
One of the things about sex that is also true about drugs, is that whatever problems you are having in life or how painful your emotions are, while you are "using", you feel good.
There is Sexaholics Anonymous that uses a 12 Step Approach to help with this addiction. I suspect that there are other approaches too but I don't know about them.
Your therapist should be able to point to the specific behaviors and thought processes that make her believe you have a sex addiction. When you asked her for details, she sidestepped the question by saying all therapists don't agree if such a thing is possible. That makes me wonder about your therapist.
I used to work as a Psych R.N. for 22 years and 1 year on Chemical Dependency. I don't think, I know, that it is possible to get addicted to sex, whether it is masturbating while viewing pornography, using prostitutes, or promiscuous sex.
2006-11-17 19:53:50 · answer #2 · answered by Smartassawhip 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"Addiction" is really all about neurochemistry. Whether it's drugs, food, gambling, video games, or sex, the mechanism is identical: stimulation of the pleasure pathways of the brain. In theory, I suppose one can become "addicted" to anything that brings pleasure. It is not unusual for people to have several simultaneous addictions, nor to substitute one addiction for another.
The question of whether one is an "addict" hinges upon a couple of key questions. Is the individual bothered by his or her behavior, and wants to stop, but finds it difficult or impossible to do so? Does the behavior in question have serious negative health consequences or cause significant impairment in social or occupational functioning? Is the behavior being used as a way to avoid unpleasant feelings?
Hope this helps.
2006-11-17 19:21:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do not use the word "Addiction" to sex matters. U r young, energetic, healthy and like u take food daily u require sex also. Once u become old enough and weak, even if u want to have sex physically, it may not be possible at that time, although u mentally wants sex badly.
Enjoy sex but safe sex with right persons. enjoy
2006-11-17 19:21:57 · answer #4 · answered by hari 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oh GOD FORBID there be a woman out there with a sex drive to rival a man's! No, there's no such thing as a sex addiction. Some people just love sex. Period. HOWEVER, if you are making really poor decisions that have to do with sex, you definitely have a problem, and maybe you SHOULD seek help. For instance, if you have a lot of unprotected sex- that's bad. If you have sex with married people (and the other spouse isn't aware of and cool with it)- that's bad. If you have sex with family members, THAT'S bad. If you have sex with kids, animals, dead people, retarded people, or any unwilling participant, that's REALLY REALLY REALLY bad. So do I believe in sex addiction? No. But there are definitely some sexual neuroses out there. Be honest with yourself. Constant horniness is not a bad thing. Poor decision making is. Be safe!
2006-11-17 19:07:35 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I Think I Have The Same Problem But I Can't Bring Myself To Act On My Needs !
2006-11-17 21:46:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing wrong with wanting sex all the time , it is healthy to have a strong sex drive . I work in the medical field and I also have a very strong sex drive . I asked the doctors if it normal to be like this and they said yes , and have fun with it .So go have yourself a good time
2006-11-17 19:30:48 · answer #7 · answered by JAMES C 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is a very good blog, a beginner’s guide to abnormal psychology.
Short, clear and simple; and you can even post your question and contact the author regarding particular subject you are interested in
http://sensitive-psychoworld.blogspot.com/
2006-11-18 12:09:56 · answer #8 · answered by LIz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh come on, you know you were addicted that is why you went to the therapists in the first place was it not? Anyway it is just human nature for people to have addicting personalities, that is why there is so many people addicted to many different things such as alcohol,drugs,sex,cigarettes,coffee,chocolate,the Internet,work, TV and sports......just to name a few.....I think your addiction is not that bad unless in trying to pursue your addiction you are placing yourself or others in harms way.....like hard core drug addicts do.......I bet your partner always has a smile on his face.......
2006-11-17 19:09:57 · answer #9 · answered by txflowerblossom 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A person can be addicted to anything. In fact all of us are addicted to something.
2006-11-17 19:08:22 · answer #10 · answered by sunline 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋