The term ‘sex addiction’ is often used as a blanket term to describe all sorts of different issues regarding intimacy problems or addictions. However, there are several different forms of sexual addictions that exist.
Many people struggling with addictions to sex or love don’t realize that they have an addiction. Since addicts of all forms are generally trying to cover up some sort of emotional problem, they don’t always know that their actions are developing into an addiction.
Cybersex is a sub-type of an internet addiction that’s basically what it sounds like – using computers and technology to simulate sex, or to arouse yourself and the other participant or participants so you can enjoy masturbating. Cybersex is unique because...
Masturbation is a normal process for people who have begun maturing sexually or who have fully matured. Unfortunately, it’s very easy to develop an attachment to the physical feeling, which can lead someone into a habit of compulsive masturbation.
Two of the most commonly confused disorders are sex addiction and love addiction. They may occasionally come hand-in-hand, but it’s important to recognize that these are two very different disorders, with different triggers, that develop because of different situations.
People can become addicted to anything that makes them feel good. Drugs and alcohol are generally acknowledged as the most prominent addictions – however, people can also become addicted to behaviors like sex and love. People who become addicted to
Michael Roth, C.Ad, SRC was recently a guest on the FitForJoy.org podcast. The topic was “Intimacy Anorexia: A Hidden Addiction”. You can listen to this informative podcast by clicking below:
Intimacy is a hugely important part of human life. Intimacy allows us to develop deep connections with other people, and can significantly enhance and propel our relationships forward. Unfortunately, not everyone is able to easily develop intimate relationships with people.
Those who understand the Enneagram know that it’s a valuable tool in psychology. The Enneagram, in its most basic description, describes nine different personality types. It has a wide range of applications that can help psychologists and mental health workers
One of the things that makes sexual addictions difficult to treat is the way that many people in our society seem to lump different disorders under the same phrase: sexual addiction. There are many different types of sexual addictions that
Masturbation is a normal process for people who have begun maturing sexually or who have fully matured. It’s a great way to relieve sexual tension when you’re by yourself. Unfortunately, it’s very easy to develop an attachment to the physical
Have you ever been in a relationship with someone that seems very distant? Of course, this can be natural at times in any relationship – friendships, marriages, or casual relationships – and you shouldn’t take it personally if somebody is
Auriculotherapy is an alternative medicine practice that is one of the most recent adoptions of Chinese medicine. Also known as auricular therapy, ear acupuncture, and auricular acupuncture, auriculotherapy is based on the idea that the outer portion of the ear
There are several different vocations in the addiction recovery field. If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, you might be wondering who you should seek for help. It can get pretty confusing if you’re not sure how
Addiction is a dangerous thing that, unfortunately, affects a lot of people. Most often when someone thinks of addiction, they immediately think about addiction to drugs and alcohol. These are certainly not the only types of addictions from which a