Sex addict / semi exhibitionist?

salguy12 · Jan 21, 2015 at 11:30 PM

Sex addict/semi exhibitionist?

Hi, first time poster. I am looking for some input on a few things.

Background: I'm 28 y/o male, in a serious relationship. My sexdrive has always been very high. I usually masturbate twice a day in addition to intercourse 2-3 times a week. If alone, I watch pornography online. I am almost always aroused, in some way.

I am also somewhat of an exhibitionist. In the past I have masturbated privately outdoors. When alone, I frequent 18+ cam-to-cam sites where I can be naked.

1) I am somewhat addicted to pornography, particularly female domination and humiliation. How do I cut this out?
2) I want to kick the exhibitionist tendencies. Any suggestions there?

Lastly, I start therapy in a few weeks. This is the first time I am trying something like this. I suffer from diagnosed depression and anxiety but have been medicating instead of talking to someone.
Are these things I should bring up with the therapist?

thank you in advance.

jelly-bean · Jan 22, 2015 at 08:08 PM

I think you should talk about these things as well as anything else that seems pertinent to you.

mountain human · Jan 23, 2015 at 06:00 PM

The more honest you can be with your therapist, the better your chances of recovery...

Jan 30, 2015 at 08:50 AM

Thrill seeking translates to exhibitionistic behavior. Getting adrenaline going is going to cause you to be aroused. Talking with your therapist about it should help out a ton. Let us know how it goes (:

salguy12 · Feb 04, 2015 at 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by KaraD

Thrill seeking translates to exhibitionistic behavior. Getting adrenaline going is going to cause you to be aroused. Talking with your therapist about it should help out a ton. Let us know how it goes (:

i finally got the courage to talk to my therapist about it. She seemed more weirded out than helpful, which is what i was afraid of. It helped to finally talk about it and really did get the adrenaline going, to an embarassing point. i'm nervous to bring it up again in our next session. Any suggestions?

Feb 05, 2015 at 07:07 AM

Hmm you could try and find a different psych. Or therapist that specializes in sexual addiction but if that's not ringing your bell, there is SAA you could go to for support, feedback, and ideas on how to proceed. Just my opinion, but a therapist that's "weirded out" over your concerns and challenges isn't a very good one at. Good luck love and light.

salguy12 · Feb 05, 2015 at 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by KaraD

Hmm you could try and find a different psych. Or therapist that specializes in sexual addiction but if that's not ringing your bell, there is SAA you could go to for support, feedback, and ideas on how to proceed. Just my opinion, but a therapist that's "weirded out" over your concerns and challenges isn't a very good one at. Good luck love and light.

Thank you for your response. i think i will begin to look for a new therapist. Is there a good way to ease into the subject?

Feb 06, 2015 at 12:38 AM

No problem, I'm glad I Could be of help (:
The only way I could think of to "ease" into it is to say you're addicted to men/women in a sexual way. I would get comfortable with them as a person first. Men therapists are usually more "open" to sexual addiction treatment judgement free. I recommend a male that specializes in sexual addiction. Hope this helps

pblack · Feb 07, 2015 at 05:10 AM

Hello!
Please, I amnew here, what is adrenaline going? Thanks!

Feb 07, 2015 at 05:17 AM

Adrenaline=heart pumping/pounding that can also simulate pleasure. Can't think of the name of it..its a pheromone similar to whats produced when eating chocolate..

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jelly-bean Magnate Member Since Aug 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,564 11 976 hugs given	Jan 22, 2015 at 08:08 PM #2 I think you should talk about these things as well as anything else that seems pertinent to you.
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mountain human Member Member Since Sep 2014 Location: in my monkey mind Posts: 348 9 82 hugs given	Jan 23, 2015 at 06:00 PM #3 The more honest you can be with your therapist, the better your chances of recovery...
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Anonymous200200 Guest Posts: n/a	Jan 30, 2015 at 08:50 AM #4 Thrill seeking translates to exhibitionistic behavior. Getting adrenaline going is going to cause you to be aroused. Talking with your therapist about it should help out a ton. Let us know how it goes (:
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Anonymous200200 Guest Posts: n/a	Feb 05, 2015 at 07:07 AM #6 Hmm you could try and find a different psych. Or therapist that specializes in sexual addiction but if that's not ringing your bell, there is SAA you could go to for support, feedback, and ideas on how to proceed. Just my opinion, but a therapist that's "weirded out" over your concerns and challenges isn't a very good one at. Good luck love and light.
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Anonymous200200 Guest Posts: n/a	Feb 06, 2015 at 12:38 AM #8 No problem, I'm glad I Could be of help (: The only way I could think of to "ease" into it is to say you're addicted to men/women in a sexual way. I would get comfortable with them as a person first. Men therapists are usually more "open" to sexual addiction treatment judgement free. I recommend a male that specializes in sexual addiction. Hope this helps
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pblack New Member Member Since Feb 2015 Location: Italy Posts: 6 9	Feb 07, 2015 at 05:10 AM #9 Hello! Please, I amnew here, what is adrenaline going? Thanks!
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Anonymous200200 Guest Posts: n/a	Feb 07, 2015 at 05:17 AM #10 Adrenaline=heart pumping/pounding that can also simulate pleasure. Can't think of the name of it..its a pheromone similar to whats produced when eating chocolate..
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