MamasHealth.com Home Sexual Health Abstinence Addicted to sex Aphrodisiacs Become sexually confident Breast cancer and sex Comfortable sex positions Consequences of rape Cybersex Date rape Dating a virgin Delayed puberty Diabetes and erectile dysfunction Dirty talk Escaping an attacker Faking it Finding time for sex Friends with benefits Health benefits of sex Intimacy tips Help! The condom broke Lost sex drive Managing sexual side effects of medicine Marital rape Menstrual problems Puberty Safe sex Sex after pregnancy Sex and pregnancy Sex in the golden years Sex on prom night Sex problems caused by diabetes Sex therapy Sex with your ex Sexual abuse Sexual anorexia Stimulating touch Sperm donors Sperm donation expect Talk with your partner about sex issues Teen pregnancy Virginity When sex hurts Links Email Mama Friends with benefits Pre-marital sex Why guys don't call Relationships Sex and relationship advice from Madison Grey	Sexual Addiction What is sexual addiction? Sexual addiction is any sexual activity that feels out of control. A sex addict often feels compelled to seek out and engage in sexual behavior, in spite of the problems it may cause in their personal, social and work lives. Sexual addicts often make sex a priority more important than family, friends, and work. Sexual addiction is also called sexual dependency and sexual compulsivity. How can sex become addictive? Sex can become addictive in a similar way to alcohol and illegal drugs. During sex, our bodies release a powerful cocktail of chemicals that make us feel good. Some people get addicted to these chemicals and become obsessed with getting their next sexual high. As with other types of addictions, the body gets used to these chemicals, so the sufferer needs increasing amounts of sex to achieve the same buzz. Many sex addicts say their unhealthy use of sex has been a progressive process. Their sex addiction may have started with an addiction to masturbation, pornography, or a relationship, but over the years progressed to increasingly dangerous behaviors. During the lows of sexual fulfillment, the addict often feels shame, regret, remorse and anxiety. Sex addicts might feel alone, isolated and powerless to change their behavior. They often look for sex as a way to escape these difficult feelings. Forms of sexual addiction There are many forms of sexual addiction. Some common forms of sexual addiction are: excessive use of pornography compulsive masturbation exhibitionism voyeurism fetishes high-risk sex prostitution telephone sex internet sex multiple affairs anonymous sexual encounters obsessive dating through personal ads sexual harassment Sexual addiction statistics A survey of sexual addicts (source:www.sexhelp.com) revealed that as a result of their behavior: 70 percent had severe relationship problems 40 percent had lost a partner 27 percent had lost career opportunities 40 percent had experienced unwanted pregnancies 72 percent suffered suicidal obsession 17 percent had attempted suicide 68 percent had been exposed to sexually transmitted infections	Featured Book Advertise on MamasHealth.com Sponsor a contest on MamasHealth.com
	Health Topic: Tummy Tuck Surgery: What No One Tells You My eating disorder: Please help. I am lost and confused Soothe aching feet How to choose the best weight loss program Helping an alcoholic spouse MamasHealth $500 Scholarship How to deal with a stubborn husband or boyfriend How to support a family on one income Financial health
	Information obtained from MamasHealth.com™ should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care or attention by a qualified practitioner, nor should it be inferred as such. Always check with your doctor if you have any questions or concerns about a specific condition. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Use. Contact us: PO Box 2170, Pasadena, CA 91102-2170 If you want a review of your product featured on MamasHealth.com, let us know. ©2000 - 2008 MamasHealth.com™. All rights reserved