5 Signs of Sex Addiction That Must Be Treated Immediately

KOMPAS.com – Sexual intercourse is a basic human need that is considered normal and healthy if done properly and consent.

Launch Everyday Healthpsychotherapist Tina B. Tessina, PhD, states that lust sexual healthy can be controlled. That is, one’s mentality will remain stable, even though hasrat sexuality cannot be vented.

However, there is a critical point when sexual desires that were once normal and healthy become uncontrollable or can be referred to as addicted six.

“People who are sexually addicted will feel hopeless and devastated if they can’t channel their desires. In fact, they are willing to do anything to satisfy themselves,” said Tina B. Tessina, PhD, to Everyday Health.

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Addicted Sexuality can be shown in various actions.

According to Kathryn A. Cunningham, PhD, director of the Center for Addiction Research at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Dr Everyday Healththere are 5 signs of sex addiction that you should know and should be treated.

1. A person’s life is dominated by sexual desire

In this case, sex dominates the individual’s life to the exclusion of other activities. People with this sign will usually feel vulnerable if their sexual desires are not fulfilled.

2. Seeking satisfaction outside of sex with a partner

Someone engages in paid phone sex, is addicted to porn movies, has sex with prostitutes, to exhibitionism or the act of exposing their genitals to others and feels very excited when doing it.

3. Get used to or too often do masturbating.

In some cases, there are people who still feel dissatisfied even though they have penetrated plus masturbated.

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4. Not satisfied with only having one partner

Someone with a sexual addiction, has a tendency to cheat because they feel they need someone else to channel their sexual desire.

5. Engaging in sex-related crimes

In extreme cases, the person engages in criminal activities, including stalking, rape, incest, or child abuse.

When should you consult a doctor?

If you or your partner is a sex addict who shows the five signs above, counseling is the initial action that needs to be taken to stabilize the condition.

Someone who is addicted to sex, will be given support from a therapist or psychiatrist and provided with books to heal and divert sexual desire with other quality activities.

Meanwhile, if you are in a romantic relationship with a sexually addicted partner, you should discuss and rethink the direction of the relationship.

“If you are in a relationship with a sexually addicted person, you should discuss it again and plan actions for the future, whether to accept and support each other or not?” said Kathleen Nickerson, PhD, quoted from Everyday Health.

“In the end, you may not be able to make other people change, but you can encourage your partner to do something positive.”

In addition to counseling, your psychiatrist may recommend medications to treat sexual addiction and appropriate therapy.

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