Sexual addiction is an intimacy disorder characterized by compulsive sexual thoughts and acts that worsen over time and negatively impact the addict and their family. It involves using sex to seek pleasure or avoid feelings and can include illegal activities. Research shows it is often caused by a history of abuse or neglect and coming from dysfunctional families, with addicts using sex as an escape. Symptoms include neglecting responsibilities to spend excessive time on sexual activities online or in person.

1. Sex addiction

2. Sexual addiction is best described as a progressive intimacy disorder characterized by compulsive sexual thoughts and acts. Like all addictions, its negative impact on the addict and on family members increases as the disorder progresses.

3. Compulsive masturbation Use of pornography Phone or computer sex services. Addiction can involve illegal activities such as exhibitionism, voyeurism, obscene phone calls, child molestation or rape.

4. What Causes Sexual Addiction? People addicted to sex get a sense of euphoria. Addicts use sexual activity to seek pleasure, avoid unpleasant feelings or respond to outside stressors, such as work difficulties or interpersonal problems.

5. Symptoms of Sexual Addiction Spending considerable time in activities related to sex, e.g: spending hours online visiting pornographic Web sites. Neglecting obligations such as work, school or family in pursuit of sex. Feeling irritable when unable to engage in the desired behavior.

6. Research also has found that sex addicts often come from dysfunctional families . One study found that 82 percent of sex addicts reported being sexually abused as children. Sex addicts often describe their parents as rigid, distant and uncaring.

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