Everyday in America, more people become addicted to sex. According to the National Association of Sexual Addiction Problems, “1 out of 17 people are addicted to sex. ” Many people become addicted to it and do not even know it. “Sexual addiction is a progressive intimacy disorder characterized by compulsive sexual thoughts and acts” (Herkov). This disorder affects both men and woman, although about 65% of them are men (King).
Sexual addiction starts off as a slight fantasy or dream Once one is an addict, they will begin to gain little or no satisfaction from their acts and must become an addict on a much larger scale. Thus leading many people to become molesters, rapist, and prostitutes. About 55% of convicted sex offenders and about 71% of child molesters are addicts (Landau). But either way it is approached, all sex addicts must start somewhere.A lot of people want to know if sex is a real addiction, from the research I conducted I learned that it is not an addiction it comes from stress, shame, or anxiety. I always thought that it came from people that couldn't control their sexual urges I had no idea that it came from these elements of someones life.
According to Rory Reid he is a neurological scientist he says that, "it is more about sex than an eating disorder is about food or a compulsive gambling is about money" that statement puts it all into perspective because no addiction is about the pleasure of getting what you want out of it. There are many ways to seek help for any addiction but it really all comes down to if that person wants the help that is needed to help them fight the addiction. Rehabilitation is only one of the many treatments that will help people get over their addictions but also therapy and medication can be a substitute for rehabilitation but some rehab centers offer both of these which will ultimately heal the patient of his/her addiction.Having a sexual comes with some bad results such as sexually transmitted diseases or even bacterial infections, me myself I have only caught one STD it was Chlamydia it is a bacterial infection and is one of the most common in the United States (according to Web MD) the symptoms consist of: Symptoms In men: A clear or whitish yellow discharge from the tip of the penis A frequent urge to urinate or a burning sensation while urinating Redness at the tip of the penis In women: Mild discomfort that you may mistake for menstrual cramps Vaginal discharge that may have a bad smellBleeding between periods Painful periods Pain when having sex Itching or burning in or around the vagina Pain when urinating Treatment How this is treated is you will be prescribed an oral biotic (Doxycycline) and a single dose of Azithromycin you will be directed to take the antibiotic twice a day. The doctor will also want your partner to be treated also to prevent future complications.
Women who have serious infection such as Pelvic Inflammatory Disease will need to be hospitalized they will also need to take antibiotics for a longer period of time. Personal ExperienceSex addicts can sometimes enter a state of denial about their addiction because they don't want to realize that they have a problem and that they need help they will continue to deny the fact when someone approaches them about it they get upset or offended about what is being said to them. I know a teen that is suffering with this addiction he is 17 but every time I talk to him he is telling about some girl at his school I want to tell him that he is an addict but I don't know why he is suffering from this or how he will react towards me when I tell him so I just reserve judgment but I am sure he will learn on his own about it.Treatment continued I forgot to mention about the many other treatments there are out there such as individual, group therapy, or 12 step programs some people would prefer the individual therapy because they don't want a lot of people in their personal business about their addiction(s).
I know it may be hard for some people to sit in a group session and talk about their problems but sometimes you will be able to meet people that suffer from the same addiction as you then you can talk to them privately about how they beat the addiction then you will be able to practice the same procedures they took to get over their addiction.AlternativesOnce you find other things to occupy your time you will not even behave the same way when you come to certain obstacles in your life you will know how to overcome that obstacle and every time you face any life obstacle it will be easy to get the monkey off of your back and move on with your life. Medical TreatmentI know that there are many different types of medications to help with their urges and behavior I think that medication is not really necessary it just makes the individual feel drugged up and sometimes they can't even function properly or do what they need to do to get through the day if I were suffering from an addiction I would meditate not take any medication meditation frees the mind of any unnecessary energy or thoughts that may trigger you to act out and do things that are not healthy for your body.I would even try Yoga that also frees the mind even though you bend your body in awkward position it still requires you to breathe lightly in and out which in turn relaxes your body and calms your mind people want to know if sex is a real addiction, from the research I conducted I learned that it is not an addiction it comes from stress, shame, or anxiety. I always thought that it came from people that couldn't control their sexual urges I had no idea that it came from these elements of someones life.
According to Rory Reid he is a neurological scientist he says that, "it is more about sex than an eating disorder is about food or a compulsive gambling is about money" that statement puts it all into perspective because no addiction is about the pleasure of getting what you want out of it. There are many ways to seek help for any addiction but it really all comes down to if that person wants the help that is needed to help them fight the addiction.Rehabilitation is only one of the many treatments that will help people get over their addictions but also therapy and medication can be a substitute for rehabilitation but some rehab centers offer both of these which will ultimately heal the patient of his/her addiction.ConclusionIn closing sex addiction can derive from many different emotional issues whether it is stress or shame. When it comes to the treatment to fight the addiction there are plenty of resources which can help the addict face the addiction head on then ultimately fighting the demons inside themselves.
