Sex Addiction

Sex addiction recovery likely feels daunting. Deciding when to ask for help is the first step, but it’s also the most challenging. Then, once you start in recovery, you’re met with more challenges. Knowing what to expect can make these hurdles easier to overcome. Here are some common challenges in […]

If sex is controlling your life and your sexual behaviors are negatively impacting you, you may have a sex addiction. If you think you have a sex addiction, it’s best to get help from a professional. However, if you’re not yet ready to take that step, here are some things […]

Does something feel “off” in your marriage? Have there been repeated suspicious events or outright discovery of unfaithfulness? Does the pain of a lack of intimacy feel overwhelming? It can be difficult to think about, but there’s something that makes you wonder, “Do I have a sex addict husband?” The […]

Most people go through their day having various thoughts and focusing on myriad tasks. But for a person with sex addiction, there’s only one thing on their mind — sex. What is sex addiction? It’s compulsive sexual thoughts, urges, and behaviors that take over a person’s life. It causes them […]

Addiction is almost always tied to unresolved emotional trauma. Sex addiction and other intimacy disorders are no exception. Understanding the different types of trauma that people may experience is knowledge that’s integral for healing. Understanding Emotional Trauma Emotional trauma is the lasting emotional response to experiencing a large-scale traumatic event […]

If you’re addicted to pornography, you’re probably wondering how it happened. How did viewing pornography become something that controls your thoughts? The answer to this question is in the understanding of porn addiction and the brain. The Brain’s Reward System The brain has an internal reward system to help people […]