Bipolar Like Me - What Is Sexual Addiction?

Shame: The Quintessential Emotion

Tuesday, December 12th, 2006

It's the quintessential human emotion, says New Brunswick, N.J., psychologist Michael Lewis, Ph.D., in his writings. All extravagant behaviors are reactions to it, says Philadelphia psychiatrist Donald I. Nathanson, M.D. It's the root of dysfunctions ... Read more... »

Stay Sexy Your Entire Life!

Tuesday, December 12th, 2006

If you are over 50 and want the best that life has to offer, you probably desire a passionate, stimulating sex life. If you are under 50, you probably wonder what you have to look ... Read more... »

Affairs from A to Z

Tuesday, December 12th, 2006

Everyone knows someone whose life has been touched by an affair. One researcher reports that 60 percent of marriages are affected by extramarital affairs. Although few of us choose to think about these sobering ... Read more... »

Single and Dating. . . Again!

Tuesday, December 12th, 2006

In the immortal words of Neil Sedaka, "breaking up is hard to do." But it isn't the hardest thing to do. Finding yourself newly single after an extended romantic relationship and facing that awful question ... Read more... »

Reaching Out to Our Les-Bi-Gay Teens and Young Adults

Sunday, December 10th, 2006

The vast majority of mental health professionals, backed by nearly 40 years of research, have come to believe that it is possible to develop a happy and productive life in the context of a lesbian, ... Read more... »

Helping Teens To Become Sexually Responsible Adults

Sunday, December 10th, 2006

Let's face it: Children today are exposed to and have more access to adult sexual information and images than at any other time in history. Sex pervades contemporary culture, and is evident in everything from ... Read more... »

An Overview of Sex Addiction

Sunday, December 10th, 2006

It is well known among people in the 12-step programs that of all the addictions, sex is the most difficult to master. Far from the notion that sex addiction is the “fun” one, the ... Read more... »

Treatment for Sexual Addiction

Sunday, December 10th, 2006

If you are seeking help for sex addiction, there are a number of treatment programs available. The best-known programs in the United States include Sierra Tucson in Arizona, Tulane University's program in New Orleans and ... Read more... »

Self Quiz: Am I Addicted to Sex?

Sunday, December 10th, 2006

Answering "yes" to any of the questions below indicates that you might have a problem with sex addiction. The questions are adapted from "Don't Call It Love: Recovery From Sexual Addiction" by P.J. Carnes (1991). ... Read more... »

Is Someone I Know Addicted to Sex?

Sunday, December 10th, 2006

Sometimes, it's difficult to know whether someone close to you has an addiction. The addict might hide the addictive behavior or you might not know the warning signs or symptoms. The following behaviors are characteristic ... Read more... »

Is Sexual Addiction a Recognized Disorder?

Sunday, December 10th, 2006

The American Psychiatric Association does not currently recognize sex addiction as a mental illness. Therefore, no official diagnostic criteria exist for sex addiction. The APA does, however, have classifications that are helpful for understanding sexual ... Read more... »

If You Think You Have a Problem with Sexual Addiction

Sunday, December 10th, 2006

You might find that seeking help for sex addiction is difficult because your addicted brain wants sexual stimulation and pleasure in much the same way a cocaine addict wants cocaine. Addiction tricks your brain into ... Read more... »

Symptoms of Sexual Addiction

Sunday, December 10th, 2006

While there is no official diagnosis for sex addiction, clinicians and researchers have attempted to define the disorder using criteria based on chemical dependency literature. They include: Frequently engaging in more sex and with more ... Read more... »

Understanding More about Sexual Addiction

Sunday, December 10th, 2006

In a culture obsessed with sex, it might seem surprising that we don't hear more about sex addiction. While there is plenty of information for people addicted to alcohol, drugs and gambling, those addicted to ... Read more... »

What Is Sexual Addiction?

Sunday, December 10th, 2006

Sexual addiction is best described as a progressive intimacy disorder characterized by compulsive sexual thoughts and acts. Like all addictions, its negative impact on the addict and on family members increases as the disorder progresses. ... Read more... »

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