Sex addiction
The
need for sex is one of our primal instincts. It is in our genes. Sex
creates a feeling of pleasure, happiness, caused by dopamine and
adrenaline, both chemicals produced in the brain. Although we are
unaware of it, numerous chemical reactions take place in our brain,
both before and during sex.
Sex addiction occurs when someone
feels a compulsive,
obsessive need
for sex. RoderSana classifies this addiction as a chronic brain
disease. A compulsive urge to avoid sexuality or intimacy can play a
part in this as well.
Sex
addiction is a progressive condition. The symptoms increase and
become more extreme over time. People often dismiss a sex addiction
as a laughing matter.
Sex addicts are often very secretive. No one
from their close circle of family and friends knows about it. Sex
addiction occurs at three different levels: physically, emotionally
and spiritually. Sex addiction can control your whole life and may
have devastating effects on relationships, health, social relations,
work, the ability to concentrate, and self-confidence.
Exhibitionism,
voyeurism, rape, etc. are expressions of a sex addiction and are a
legal offence. Sex addicts often spend a lot of money on phone sex
lines, prostitution, etc., which may require them to borrow or steal
money to sustain the addiction. With the arrival of the internet, the
financial aspect has become less of a problem, but the risk of the
sex addiction being hidden for much longer, has become much bigger.
The longer the addiction progresses, the more difficult it will
become to allow a normal sexual relationship and intimacy in one’s
life.
Sex addiction often goes hand in hand with other
addictions, such as cocaine or alcohol abuse, in which case the
consequences can be even more severe.
At
RoderSana, our treating physicians will treat this form of addiction
with the utmost discretion. Your privacy will be guaranteed and we
are fully aware of the sensitive nature of the addiction.
We will
carefully examine the causes and the background of your addiction. In
the lives of many sex addicts, sex used to be a real taboo subject
and was never really discussed. Traumatic experiences such as
childhood abuse can also be a cause for sex addiction.
Our
intensive, personalised treatment programme will help you gain
control over your sex addiction. This is not about looking upon sex
as a bad thing or prohibiting one from having sex. Making sex a
controllable act can be very complex and requires treatment at many
different levels at the same time. Our experienced, specialised staff
will help you.
Do you have questions about sex addiction? Are you interested in our proven treatment method? Please contact RoderSana, free of obligation.
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