{"id":3266,"date":"2019-02-22T08:36:54","date_gmt":"2019-02-22T08:36:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/?p=3266"},"modified":"2019-11-27T11:37:17","modified_gmt":"2019-11-27T11:37:17","slug":"sex-and-porn-addiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/sex-and-porn-addiction\/","title":{"rendered":"Sex and Porn addiction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Definition of Sex Addiction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/slaasa.co.za\/slaa-meetings\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sex and porn addiction<\/a> can refer to a range of behaviours that are done in excess and significantly impact one&rsquo;s life in a negative way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-V (<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/DSM-5\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DSM-5<\/a>) does not list sex addiction as a diagnosable condition yet, but research indicates that there is a clear prevalence of adverse sexual behaviour that is similar in development to a &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/types-of-addiction\/drug-addiction\/\">chemical<\/a>&rdquo; addiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Porn Addiction the Same as Sex Addiction?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Porn addiction and sex addiction are not the same disorder.\nAddiction to porn is considered to be a type of sex addiction and can manifest\nitself differently than other types of sex addiction. Like &ldquo;sex addiction,&rdquo;\n&ldquo;porn addiction&rdquo; is not an official diagnosis in the DSM-5 yet. However, an\naddiction to porn can lead to serious distress and consequences in many facets\nof life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Different Types of Sexual Addictions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no distinct categories, but sexual addictions can\ncome in different forms, including addiction to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Pornography.<\/li><li>Prostitution.<\/li><li>Masturbation or fantasy.<\/li><li>Sadistic or masochistic behavior.<\/li><li>Exhibition\/Voyeurism.<\/li><li>Other excessive sexual pursuits.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Signs, Symptoms, and Effects of a Sexual Addiction?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several signs can serve to<a href=\"http:\/\/slaasa.co.za\/core-documents\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> indicate<\/a> whether someone is addicted to sex. These can be emotional or physical. Furthermore, it&rsquo;s important to know the debilitating effects of sexual addiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emotional Symptoms of Sex Addiction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you or someone you love suffers from a sex addiction, you\nmight not have healthy boundaries. If your husband is addicted to porn or sex,\nyou may feel alienated, isolated, depressed, angry, or humiliated and need\ntreatment yourself. If you are addicted to sex, you might become easily\ninvolved with people sexually or emotionally regardless of how well you know\nthem, according to Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous. Because most sex addicts\nfear being abandoned, they might stay in relationships that aren&rsquo;t healthy, or\nthey may jump from relationship to relationship. When alone, they might feel\nempty or incomplete. They might also sexualize feelings like guilt, loneliness\nor fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physical Symptoms of Sex Addiction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although a sex addiction or pornography addiction can create\nmany physical side effects, few physical symptoms of this disorder exist.\nHowever, the most common physical sex addict symptoms you might notice from\nhaving a sexual addiction is feeling immobilized due to sexual or emotional\nobsessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Effects of Sex Addiction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The effects of a sex addiction can be severe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Departmental Management of the USDA, about 38%\nof men and 45% of women with sex addictions have a venereal disease as a result\nof their behaviour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pregnancy is also a common side effect that can occur due to\nrisky behaviour. In one survey, nearly 70% of women with sex addictions\nreported they&rsquo;d experienced at least one unwanted pregnancy as a result of\ntheir addiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, sex addiction likely has a negative impact on\nseveral areas of one&rsquo;s life. It can lead to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A decline in personal relationships, social, and\nfamily engagement.<\/li><li>Decreased concentration and productivity at\nwork.<\/li><li>Physical consequences like sexual dysfunction or\nsexually transmitted diseases (STDs).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It can have profound psychological effects, like generating\nfeelings of shame, inadequacy, and emotional distress. It can lead to, or stem\nfrom, comorbid psychological disorders like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Anxiety.<\/li><li>Depression.<\/li><li>Substance abuse.<\/li><li>Problems related to impulse control and emotion\ndysregulation.<\/li><li>Obsessive-Compulsive type symptoms.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to know that addressing co-occurring\nproblems in one&rsquo;s life, like depression, social anxiety, or social isolation,\ncan make it easier to recover from sexual addiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Am I Addicted to Sex?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is best to <a href=\"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/contact\/\">consult<\/a> with a healthcare professional for proper evaluation of your sex addiction; however, you may also want to look out for the following signs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You feel powerless over how you act sexually.<\/li><li>Your sexual choices are making your life\nunmanageable.<\/li><li>You feel shame, embarrassment or even self-loathing\nover your sexual acts.<\/li><li>You promise yourself you&rsquo;ll change, but fail to\nkeep those promises.<\/li><li>You&rsquo;re so preoccupied with sex it becomes like a\nritual to you.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re exhibiting any of these <a href=\"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/the-program\/\">symptoms<\/a>, it might be time to seek sex <a href=\"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/treatment-centre-pretoria\/\">addiction<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/treatment-centre-johannesburg\/\">treatment<\/a>. If you also have a co-occurring substance addiction (e.g., alcohol, cocaine), call to learn more about treatment options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<header class=\"rich\"><div class=\"contained\"><div><div><\/div><div class=\"content\"><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RESOURCES<\/h1><a href=\"#recoveryModal\" class=\"btn submit\" data-toggle=\"modal\">Reach out now, we can help<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/header>\n\n\n\n<p>PsychGuides.com. 2019. <em>Sex\nAddiction and Symptoms, Causes and Effects.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychguides.com\/guides\/sex-addiction-symptoms-causes-and-effects\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.psychguides.com\/guides\/sex-addiction-symptoms-causes-and-effects\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Definition of Sex Addiction Sex and porn addiction can refer to a range of behaviours that are done in excess and significantly impact one&rsquo;s life in a negative way. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-V (DSM-5) does not list sex addiction as a diagnosable condition yet, but research indicates that there is a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3335,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36,4],"tags":[38,26,64,57,78,58,77,75],"class_list":["post-3266","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-articles","tag-alcoholism","tag-addiction","tag-alcoholism-and-addiction","tag-johannesburg-rehab","tag-porn-addiction","tag-pretoria-rehab","tag-sex-addiction","tag-south-african-rehab","entry"],"featured_image_urls_v2":{"full":["https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/porn-addict.jpg",1000,669,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/porn-addict-80x80.jpg",80,80,true],"medium":["https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/porn-addict-300x201.jpg",300,201,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/porn-addict-768x514.jpg",640,428,true],"large":["https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/porn-addict.jpg",640,428,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/porn-addict.jpg",1000,669,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/porn-addict.jpg",1000,669,false],"alm-thumbnail":["https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/porn-addict.jpg",150,100,false],"post-thumbnail":["https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/porn-addict.jpg",1000,669,false]},"post_excerpt_stackable_v2":"<p>Definition of Sex Addiction Sex and porn addiction can refer to a range of behaviours that are done in excess and significantly impact one&rsquo;s life in a negative way. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-V (DSM-5) does not list sex addiction as a diagnosable condition yet, but research indicates that there is a clear prevalence of adverse sexual behaviour that is similar in development to a &ldquo;chemical&rdquo; addiction. Is Porn Addiction the Same as Sex Addiction? Porn addiction and sex addiction are not the same disorder. 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