[Shelbyalexus]

Originally Posted by DocJohn

Sexual addiction has come out of the closet, so to speak, in recent years and now appears to be recognized as a legitimate problem some people face. In recognition of this, we've created this forum to offer a supportive place for people who grapple with sexual addiction.

Please note that if you're easily triggered or are a minor, this forum may not be for you as much of the material discussed here will be possibly triggering or of a sexual nature.

DocJohn

I really need professional help, but right now I have no health insurance..I have been suffering from Sexual Addiction for a very long time. Lately, I am out of control..

[madisgram]

a 12 step program of recovery, any one of them but particularly AA, might help you. just use sexual addiction in place of alcohol. these 12 step programs are FREE and there are many ppl who attend that have other addictions. you would find support there to learn how to change your behaviors into constructive living. hope this helps and u'll give it a go.
12 steps for everyone:
http://onpurposeplace.com/12steps.html

[Bill Penny]

My obsession comes from thinking about sex all of the time and it is a re-occuring fantasy, which as I get older becomes stranger and more upsetting. I am married with grown-up kids. I have never been unfaithful to my wife and never will be. But the fantasise seem to take a life of their own. I write poems about them, make up stories, fantasis when I should be working, reading, paying attention to important matters. Even now as I unburden myself I panic slightly about them.

[InvinoVeritas]

Again, it would be great to know who this is, as I would like to meet this therapist.

IV

Originally Posted by Klaus

I am a 40 y.o. married, male, sex addict and also suffer from severe anxiety. I see and have seen a female therapist for a couple years now. As a man and a sex addict it is very easy to be triggered or want to act out, I am also an exhibitionist.
Here is what I am having trouble with. Recently I saw my therapist panties when she got into her chair for session, she often sits curled up in it and always wears dresses and skirts. This is about the 5th time I have seen them or up her dress in recent months. 3 weeks ago she leaned forward and I could see one of her nipples as her blouse and bra came forward. I told her as I have told her in the past when I can see her panties. She said I must be mistaken. I assure you I am not. As an addict who finds her attractive I look for these things. I know when I see them. Well last week I accidently took a whole Viagra before our session with all my morning anxiety and depression meds. I just wasnt thinking and I am new to having them. During session I became aroused and told her such because we were having a frank discussion about sex and the trouble I have had climaxing. (The reason I have Viagra is because the SSRI drugs reduced my ability to ejaculate at all and I was told this would help). I noticed several times that she was glancing over at my clearly visible arousal in my shorts. This just made me worse as an exhibitionist (and yes she knows I am, I have always been very open and honest). I actively began to move my erection with my arm as I tried to hide it but just again made it worse. Finally after about 15 minutes I suggested that maybe I should masturbate as I had not climaxed but had sex several times over the previous couple weeks and was very frustrated combined with the working Viagra and still changing cycle of meds I take. She suggested I cover my self with a pillow and go to the restroom to try. I didnt want to risk that so I asked if I could in her office, she agreed that would be safer and got up to leave. As she was leaving I was so aroused and into it I pulled my erection from my shorts and began before she left the office. She stopped at the door to get something, turned back and took a long look at my genitalia in my hand and then left. I did not climax because I thought she was angry or was going to fire me as a client for my behavior. She returned about 5 minutes later and knocked, asked if I was ok. I said there was no success and she came in and we finished the session. I sincerely apologized for my behavior and she said it was ok. Never once did she get mad, seem upset or scared. Is it just me or do I see several red flags in her bahavior? I ask, did she possibly enjoy this or want to be a part of it? As a sex therapist she is aware I would be attempting to see up her dress or down her shirt? Is she VERY understanding having known me for so long and let it slide? Should she have ended session and sent me away or even called the police for my behavior. As far as I am concerned she allowed me to act out. Is it possible she is actually a sex addict as well and also an exhibitionist and has been in a sense taking advantage of me all this time and now is starting to act out herself towards me? We often will have a hug after a session before I leave or she will pat me on the back. I have read that is also a no-no. I have a feeling I know the answer but should I seek out a new therapist? I am getting to the point to where I am addicted to coming to see her and I think she knows it.

[shi man]

i am a 42 year old man my wife of three years is32 and she is bi i hooked up with her becuse she was the most beautiful woman i have ever seen i also found her by looking on my space under bi f she likes porn and likes girls she gave me the gratist gift eney one could give she trusted me and we had a few girlfriends we went to a few swinger partys we both loved it we had a few hear her peforms like a porn star with girls and has me joine in no man could ask for more but she is good to do this once in a while and i took her for granit i want it all the time i am pushing her away i talk about it to much dont get me rong i dont wont this so i can have sex with other girls unles she wants me to i love her to much and dont want to lose her so i need help

[kristimanilla]

Originally Posted by shi man

i am a 42 year old man my wife of three years is32 and she is bi i hooked up with her becuse she was the most beautiful woman i have ever seen i also found her by looking on my space under bi f she likes porn and likes girls she gave me the gratist gift eney one could give she trusted me and we had a few girlfriends we went to a few swinger partys we both loved it we had a few hear her peforms like a porn star with girls and has me joine in no man could ask for more but she is good to do this once in a while and i took her for granit i want it all the time i am pushing her away i talk about it to much dont get me rong i dont wont this so i can have sex with other girls unles she wants me to i love her to much and dont want to lose her so i need help

I would ask if it is worth it. If it is coming in the middle of you guys then it may be time to make a change.

[lost in florida]

If my husband doesn't aknowledge his problem and seek help immediately, our marriage will be over. I don't even know for sure that its not over already.

[dontknowwhattosay]

Maybe you can help me deceide where to go witht his... This is the second time my 18 year old son (after moving out of my house) has stated that he is having sexual dreams about me, and he is aroused by it and uses it later as material to self pleasure. I have even received photos from him... I try to tell him that it is due to the seperation from me. I tell him that maybe he should talk to someone, he says he is fine that I am attractive and he gets turned on by older women. Please help me help this situation. thanks

[evets7691]

I have a foot fedtish.I rember kissing my aunts feet when I was young.Now that am older am wanting her feet .I think she would not mind me doing this again.I dont know what to tell her.she knows about me wanting to kiss them.

[beboegypt]

Originally Posted by anneavonlee

Hello, I am Anne. I don't know how to use this forum or this whole site, I can't seem to understand where posting should be placed for new comers. If you could help me that would be great. Thanks

hello to u

[MOHANAKRISHNAN]

Originally Posted by babyfairyfifi

I'm a reformed sex addict but have had periods of no libido whatsoever ( due to depression, l later found out) and now have a high sex drive but do not have the sex addiction any longer.
You ask how to tell if you are a sex addict or not? From the main body of your question it seemed to me that you were just highly sexed but then I got to the last line :I am afraid to go to a place because I am thinking that I will want to hook up with someone there and have sex with them.

That line in itself may indicate a sex addiction depending on what that fear is based on, and how much that fear intrudes into your normal life.
In my mind, any addiction is easily identified as it is behaviour that gets in the way of having a 'normal' existence. If you are feeling horny and you have sex 20 times a day and feel great, and it doesn't impact negatively on your life or the life of your loved ones, then hey go for it! But, if you feel you need to have sex compulsively despite the ramifications and disruption it may cause to the rest of your life and your family, then that is a clear indication of an addiction.

My experience of sex addiction was that it was my way of trying to comfort myself after painful emotional incidences. I would reach for the phone to call someone to come over absolutely compulsively , but then never actually enjoy the encounter. I would reach orgasm but feel horribly removed emotionally and would often cry afterwards. I would always regret the encounter, but that in turn would lead to a vicious circle of my feeling low, then reaching for the phone once more.
It was only when I shared this with my sister ( who self harms) did I realise that that my behaviour and feelings leading up to the compulsion matched hers before she cut herself. I used a different implement to harm myself ...

My addiction came from a non sexual root, my early years relationship with my mother who has NPD.

I've now explored and come to terms with my past, and my sexual addiction has evaporated.
In its place is good self esteem, access to intimacy and a healthy , loving, fulfilling sex life.

Good luck, it's a long hard journey ahead, but it's worth it.

It can b justified that that ur love and affection is not an addiction, and it has been manifested with original love and thirst..enjoy it..

[tlaxyl]

Originally Posted by Brian37

thanks for the info...as I sex addict myself, I find it very hard to find any mental health professionals with any experience in this area...unless you live in a large metro area

Is there a listing of counselors specializing in treatment for sex addiction?

[rachid mallorca]

I need help, please i just hate myself after masturbating,,

I want to get rid of this addiction because for me, it's disgusting, and dirty.
thank you so much

[WCT74]

I think people really underestimate just how strong this addiction can be, it causes me more stress than my drinking. It literally makes me crazy when I dont act out. I get anxious and have panic attack symptoms. It really sucks to put it mildly

[dannyrose]

Originally Posted by need_it_bad

how does one know if they have a sexual problem or just really enjoy sex. I find myself always wanting it, even thou I was just satisfied. My husband will give me sex and I will orgasim, but then that night be able to get myself off again and then keep doing at least once a day if not more. Do I just love sex and the way it feels or do I have a problem. I am afraid to go to a place because I am thinking that I will want to hook up with someone there and have sex with them.

Hi. I have the same problem.My wife makes me orgasm and gets me hard again but soon after I want to masturbate on a phone sex line. She does not know.

[dannyrose]

Originally Posted by Brian37

thanks for the info...as I sex addict myself, I find it very hard to find any mental health professionals with any experience in this area...unless you live in a large metro area

I've only just realised I'm a sex addict even though I don't sleep around

[_fleurette_]

Hi, I'm new here and have a few concerns about ED, depression, surviving abuse (rape, twice) but then I don't know what's happening to me in terms of sex. I am married to a man who is not into sexual experiments and maybe that's one of the reasons I'm having an affair with my ex. He is also married and the reason for us breaking up some 13 years ago was my infidelity with other men abroad. Now we both are married and unsatisfied with our sex life. He wants to try a lot with me such as fisting, spanking, threesome etc etc and there were times when I agreed but then hated myself so badly and my eating disorder started to spiral out of control. So I left him. Then he suddenly emails me and I want to have sex with him but the next day I refuse. Right now I have not seen him for two years on my own initiative but the temptation is still there and I don't know how to get rid of it. I want sex with him but then all these bad feelings start arising inside me and I cancel everything and delete him from my life - until next time. What's wrong with me? maybe I should exercise more or smth

[L8dyc]

I realized I was a sex addict after I realized I was sober from alcohol.

[MagicMan21]

Wow! what an enlightening post. my own addiction doesn't sound so bad, but that i use it much similar to yours...i turn to sex for comfort...not actually having it but anything related. I want to find the better coping mechanisms. This latest incident caused me to lose my job. It wasn't overt sex, but rather looking for a cheap thrill to wake me up or maybe just get that conquest.
one great coping mechanism is humor. my ex-girlfriend always tries to make people laugh. i think its her narcissistic competitive side - she wants people to like her - but, nonetheless it is a novel idea to me and could have great benefits.
another coping mechanisms muddled in my ex is my running. I ran my butt off the last time she left me. i entered a half-marathon on very short notice. she told me that was one time she was most proud of me. it just so happens the guy she is talking to is a great runner. i think she may have taken away running as a coping tool for me this time.
i also know my ex is an abuser coming from an abused home. it was easy for her to abuse me and this lead to my own poor maladaptive behaviors...i cracked in a spooky, creepy sexual way.
i want to firmly remove this coping style and replace it with unflappable self esteem and get that winning smile back.

Originally Posted by babyfairyfifi

I'm a reformed sex addict but have had periods of no libido whatsoever ( due to depression, l later found out) and now have a high sex drive but do not have the sex addiction any longer.
You ask how to tell if you are a sex addict or not? From the main body of your question it seemed to me that you were just highly sexed but then I got to the last line :[COLOR=blue]I am afraid to go to a place because I am thinking that I will want to hook up with someone there and have sex with them.

That line in itself may indicate a sex addiction depending on what that fear is based on, and how much that fear intrudes into your normal life.
In my mind, any addiction is easily identified as it is behaviour that gets in the way of having a 'normal' existence. If you are feeling horny and you have sex 20 times a day and feel great, and it doesn't impact negatively on your life or the life of your loved ones, then hey go for it! But, if you feel you need to have sex compulsively despite the ramifications and disruption it may cause to the rest of your life and your family, then that is a clear indication of an addiction.

My experience of sex addiction was that it was my way of trying to comfort myself after painful emotional incidences. I would reach for the phone to call someone to come over absolutely compulsively , but then never actually enjoy the encounter. I would reach orgasm but feel horribly removed emotionally and would often cry afterwards. I would always regret the encounter, but that in turn would lead to a vicious circle of my feeling low, then reaching for the phone once more.
It was only when I shared this with my sister ( who self harms) did I realise that that my behaviour and feelings leading up to the compulsion matched hers before she cut herself. I used a different implement to harm myself ...

My addiction came from a non sexual root, my early years relationship with my mother who has NPD.

I've now explored and come to terms with my past, and my sexual addiction has evaporated.
In its place is good self esteem, access to intimacy and a healthy , loving, fulfilling sex life.

Good luck, it's a long hard journey ahead, but it's worth it.

/COLOR]

[jserkid]

hey everyone in jserkid and I'm having problems with my addiction. I've been really good so far but idk for how much longer. I haven't master bated in several days even with my extensive browsing or porn through the web and rentals. My girlfriend whom I have been with for several years knows my problem of craving sex and release. So she limits me. But here recently she hasn't had any form of physical contact with me for several weeks, and I don't how much longer I can stand like this. I know who I am I don't want to cheat but if there's not any form contact I'm afraid I will.