Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Dealing with sexual addiction results in consequences that are devastating to a person in multiple ways, including physically, emotionally, mentally, socially, and financially. Sexual addiction develops as a result of multiple factors, many which a an individual who is struggling cannot [...]
The root causes of sexual addiction are multifaceted. Emotional and psychological factors often intertwine, with biological influences playing a pivotal role. In some cases, elements such as hormonal or biochemical imbalances—factors beyond one's control—can precipitate the addiction. For these reasons, a comprehensive treatment approach is needed to address the complexity associated with a sexual addiction. [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Many individuals who struggle with addictive type of behaviors often have similar underlying causes that are influencing their decisions. While many factors work together to influence the development of an addiction, whether to drugs or sex or gambling, the connections between [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope A sexual addiction at its core is related to an intimacy disorder, in which an individual may have difficulty being open, honesty, and vulnerable with other individuals, particularly those closest to them. While it is though that several different factors may [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope For the countless individuals across the world who are dealing with a sexual addiction, the reality of the consequences they are facing as a result of their actions are devastating. There is often a misconception that a sexual addiction is not [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.