Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Life can seem full of obstacles and challenges for any man or woman who is struggling with a sexual addiction. The behaviors associated with this intimacy disorder go far beyond an inability of self-control or an overindulgence in sexual acts. People [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Contrary to what many individual may believe, a sexual addiction is a serious disorder that should be addressed by professional treatment. There are many misconceptions that hypersexuality is not a “real addiction”, or that the people who struggle with these behaviors [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Sexual addiction can be classified as a type of intimacy disorder in which individuals are unable to manage their sexual behaviors. Sexual addiction is also referred to as: Compulsive sexual behavior Sexual compulsivity Hypersexuality Sexual dependency. There is often a misconception [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Sexual addiction, or hypersexual disorder, often results in many side effects that are often devastating in multiple ways for the individual struggling. Because of the stereotypes that are typically believed about sexual addiction, it is easy to assume that a person [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Contrary to what many individuals may think or assume about sexual addiction, this intimacy disorder takes a significant toll, not only on the individual, but also on their family, friends, and loved ones as well. There are many consequences associated with [...]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.