What is a sex addict? It is a person that is unable to control their sexual tendencies. They are very compulsive in sexual behavior. Over the recently years many psychological experts compared it to a drug addiction. In some cases those with sexual addiction also have addictions to drugs and alcohol too. There are also experts that believe the whole concept of sexual addiction is bogus and dismiss the entire thing as cultural influences.
Many people with the addiction also have problems keeping relationships and usually go through a series of lovers constantly. The Mental and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) classify sexual addition as a mental disorder.
There is another psychological term called Hypersexuality which is an overactive sex drive or someone that engage in compulsive sexual activities. Overactive sex drives are classified as Satyriasis for males and Nymphomania in females.
Is there a treatment? Some experts offer treatment for sexual addiction similar to drug addiction. Many people with this addiction will not come forward and may try to seek treatment through religious means. There are online web sites that offer help for the sexual addiction. With drug addiction you can test a person if you suspect they have taken any substances. Sexual addition cannot be tested or measured.
Sex Addicts Anonymous: http://www.sexaa.org/
Sexaholics Anonymous: http://sa.org/
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