Domestic violence is a crime that affects thousands of American families annually. Battered women represent nearly 20 percent of non-fatal, violent injuries treated in emergency-care facilities. According to data from the American Medical Association, almost a quarter of U.S. women will sustain some type of abuse from their intimate partner in their lifetime. Acts of [...]
Is there a connection between sexual addiction and mental illness? If there is, which disorder comes first? I would like to suggest a bi-directional interaction between the two: Sexual addiction can assist in the development of mental illness, and some mental illnesses can assist the development of a sexual addiction. This is, however, my conclusion [...]
The stereotype about pornography addiction is that it is an issue only faced by men. Recent research, however, is beginning to show that women are just as susceptible to developing an unhealthy relationship with pornography as men are. One study found that of all the women surveyed, 17 percent considered themselves to be addicted to [...]
The existence of behavioral addictions is still a controversial topic among addiction experts. While some argue that the problematic behaviors exhibited by people with behavioral addictions closely mimic the behavior of drug and alcohol addicts, others feel that so-called behavioral addictions aren't really addictions at all, but simply bad habits. However, when we look at [...]
Sex addiction is characterized by constant and compulsive sexual thoughts and actions that negatively impact a person’s life. Sex addicts struggle to form genuine connections with their sexual partners, and may be incapable of achieving emotional intimacy. Although sex addiction is still a taboo subject, it is a very real issue faced by millions of [...]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.