What are some common characteristics and behaviors of sexual addiction?
• Unusually Intense sex drive or Obsession with Sex: sex, and the thought of sex, dominates the sex addict’s thinking, interfering with healthy relationships and healthy living. • Denial: Consistent with all addictions, sex addicts typically deny they have a problem and make excuses for their actions, allowing the compulsive behaviors to continue. • Risk-taking Behaviors: Sexual addiction can be risky business. A person with sexual addiction often engages in various forms of sexual activity (sometimes illegal, sometimes physically damaging, usually emotionally detrimental to his or her relationship), despite the potential for negative and/or dangerous consequences • Progressive/ Increased Tolerance: Similar to drug addiction, sex addiction has a progressive nature which requires that the addict increase the intensity (and often the risk for physical, emotional, or legal self-harm) to continue getting relief through acting out their addictive behaviors. This may also include: More exten
