Can sexual addiction run in families?
2006-12-11 12:30:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
not sure, but I'd love to attend your next family reunion
2006-12-11 12:32:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it can. Though, if a parent has a sexual addiction the offspring might have other types of addictions (such as drugs).
I don't remember the exact numbers.
2006-12-11 20:33:59 · answer #2 · answered by rockergirl20032003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possible and probable. But I think sexual addiction is a lack of self-esteem in a man who needs verification of his virility. I believe it is something that happens to them in childhood, but that is just an opinion, having known someone with that addiction.
2006-12-11 20:33:41 · answer #3 · answered by makeitright 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know but I know a family and both sons were pedophiles whose behaviors began in puberty with peeping, then exhibitionism, then molesting. I have often wondered about the genetics. Good question, and I will read the answers.
2006-12-11 20:35:33 · answer #4 · answered by whrldpz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is possible. Addictive behaviors seem to be genetically preconditioned, and therefore, are transmittable. I am no expert, but I believe this is quite possible.
2006-12-11 20:33:02 · answer #5 · answered by Isis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This might be helpful
http://sensitive-psychoworld.blogspot.com/
2006-12-11 20:37:24 · answer #6 · answered by LIz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋