[Shlosita]

Hi all. This is my first post in these forums.

I'd like to know what remedies in addition to prayer that you have tried to learn to control sex addiction and how effective they have been.

The ones of which I know include:
Psychotherapy,
12-steps like Sex Addicts Anonymous,
Neurolinguistic Programming,
Chastity devices and Keyholders, and
Libido-suppressant medication

I have tried psychotherapy and a chastity-Keyholder relationship, have recently bought a self-instruction book for neurolinguistic programing, and am thinking of attending a local SAA meeting soon.

Psychotherapy has proven expensive and ineffective so far but maybe I just need to give it time.
The chastity-Keyholder relationship has proven effective except for the fact that I had not chosen the right Keyholder, resulting in an unhealthy sexual relationship with her that I wanted to avoid. From what I can tell, it would have been highly effective had I had a wife to chose as my Keyholder. It's high risk otherwise unless you choose your Keyholder well.

I have tried neither neurolinguistic programming nor SAA yet, but plan to, but have no interest in libido-suppressant medication for fear of negative side effects.

What remedies have proven effective for you?

Welcome to PC! I hope you find the support and answers you're looking for. Wish I could be of more help

[Shlosita]

Thank you Kara.
What remedies have you tried?

[gayleggg]

I did SAA and it worked for me. I've been "sober" now for about 6 years.

[Shlosita]

Thanks gayleggg.

Key holder method, keeping busy, avoiding stress, etc. Natural remedies as well, certain teas supposedly repress the libido and certain oils. Needless to say its still a struggle

[Shlosita]

Thanks Kara. Was the Keyholder your spouse?
By the way, what device did you use? I'd started with the CB6000 and later upgraded to the Jailbird from Mature Metal.

The key holder was not worthy but upon meeting my spouse the key holder method was no longer necessary. It was awhile ago, the one I had was purchased from a online sex shop (ironically). It was thrown out years ago. But still its an ongoing process..a war with only a battle won if you will.

[Shlosita]

Thanks Kara.