FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is there a difference between high sex drive and sex addiction? A person with high sex drive is satisfied with sex. A person struggling with sex addiction uses sex as a fix.

Can one be addicted to masturbation? Yes. In fact, this is often how the sexual compulsion starts followed by other sexual compulsiveness.

What is the relationship between pornography and sex addiction? Pornography, combined with masturbation, is a classic form of sexual addiction.

Can someone be a sex addict and not be sexual in marriage? Absolutely. With sexual anorexia the addict prefers the sexual fantasy with himself or fantasizing about having sex with another rather than having sex with his or her spouse.

What is it like to be in a relation with a sex addict? Partners of sex addicts frequently describe feelings of loneliness and experience their partner as not truly opening up.

Can someone recover from sex addiction? Absolutely. It takes commitment, time and work, particularly in the first twelve months. With the help of a professional, emotional, sexual, relational and spiritual recovery is possible.

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