Sex addiction and its consequences

Sex addiction refers to a set of behaviors that are excessive and significantly affect

Man is one in a negative way

Sex addiction is a hitherto undiagnosable condition, but what research has shown is that

Harmful sexual behavior is similar in its development to chemical addiction.

Is pornography addiction the same as sex addiction?

Pornography addiction and sex addiction are not the same type of disorder.

Porn addiction is considered a type of sex addiction but this does not prevent pornography addiction

It can lead to distress and serious consequences in various aspects of life.

What are the types of sexual addiction

Sexual addiction comes in various forms, such as addiction to:

Pornography

Masturbation or reliance on imagination.

Sadistic behavior.

Sightening.

Excessive sexual prosecutions.

What are the symptoms and signs of sexual addiction?

If someone is sex addict they can show different signs and symptoms that may be emotional

Or physical, so it’s important to know the effects of sexual addiction.

Emotional symptoms of sex addiction

If a person is addicted to sex, they may easily engage with people sexually or emotionally without paying attention

L How well he knows them, because most sex addicts are afraid to be alone or abandon them, and

This pushes them to stay in unhealthy relationships, or jump from one relationship to another as well they add

The sexual character of feelings such as guilt, loneliness or fear.

Physical symptoms of sex addiction

Sex addiction or pornography addiction causes many side effects on physical health except

To be considered with little effect, the most common symptom you may notice are imaginary pursuits due to sexual or emotional obsessions.

Effects of sex addiction

38% of men and 45% of women with sex addiction get genital disease

As a result of their wrong behavior.

Pregnancy is also one of the common side effects caused by addiction, confirmed by one survey.

That nearly 70% of women with sex addiction had one unwanted pregnancy

Sex addiction also has a negative impact on many areas of life and may end up with:

Decline in personal, social and family relationships.

Lack of concentration and productivity at work.

Physical consequences such as impotence or sexually transmitted diseases.

 Profound psychological effects, such as feelings of shame, incompetence and emotional distress

Which multiplies over time causing:

 Anxiety.

 Depression

Drug abuse

Poor emotion control.

Obsessive compulsive disorder

What causes sex addiction?

There is more than one reason why a person is about sex addiction:-

Genetic predisposition: You may have an imbalance in emotional regulation, impulsivity, or search-seeking behavior

Sensing or preparing for other qualities commonly associated with sexual addiction, such as anxiety or

Depression.

Hormones: High levels of sex hormones such as testosterone or

Estrogen on libido

Psychological aspect: where the effects and environmental factors to which a person is exposed such as abuse, exposure to content or sexual assault, can all contribute to some basic characteristics

Which drives excessive sexual behavior.

Mental Health: Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders, Poor Emotion Control, Anxiety

Performance is one of the problems he struggles with sex addiction.

Social aspect: Rejection in relationships and circles or social isolation can be a cause

To search for sexual gratification

Social learning and watching others is one way to learn behavior, so having a friend or

A group of friends engaging in excessive sexual activities or watching pornography can

They influence those around them in a very subtle but powerful way.

Is it possible to cure sex addiction?

Sex addiction can be treated by a psychiatrist or specialist, who will help you treat

Some of the basic factors that drive you to wrong behaviors and deal with your thoughts and feelings and

Your behaviors are slow

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