What Exactly Is a Sex Addict? Are You One?

[deleted395785]

im not sure if i just really like sex or am i stepping into addict territory. the only thing that keeps me grounded is work so i can sustain my lifestyle. so would that make me a functioning sex addict? also to all the ladies & gents if you're an addict when did you realize it?

 

[IntoxicatingToxin]

Sexual Addiction Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment on MedicineNet.com

 

[crescendo69]

I've been on this site before:

SexHelp.com - SAST

It may prove useful to you.

 

[crescendo69]

Now let me get back to the big dicks on here.

 

[D_Landrocke DeLonguepiece III]

Yes I am. Sex controls almost all of my "free" time. I often don't get work done because of sex

 

[deleted395785]

results are in from the sast test... i AM a sex addict.

well, i already had an idea. only thing i dont do is harass, molest, rape, minors or same-sex partners.

 

[greatdickismydrug]

Last year a FB of mine accused me of being a sex addict. He is a recovering alcoholic and drug addict and was very involved with AA so, I believe that he thinks EVERYONE is addicted to something.

I took the test and proved to him that I am not a sex addict but did admit to using dick as a drug at times. Hence, my screen name. Almost anything can be overused or misused: food, shopping, gambling, etc.... and even sex.

Are you going to seek help?

I wonder if sex addiction groups function as some AA groups do? At times AA helped my FB but just as many times he was meeting people there who were hooking him up with drugs.

Good luck and keep us posted.

 

[D_Jared Padalicki]

Sexual Addiction Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment on MedicineNet.com

After reading that I can say I'm far off of a sex addict... Guess I should go back and keep blaming testosterone

 

[Screwsalot]

I've been on this site before:

SexHelp.com - SAST

It may prove useful to you.

That test says I'm a sex addict, funny I don't feel like one. Then again I do have a name that says Screwsalot.

 

[pcghabsy]

I got a score of 7, which is exactly the point where non-addicts and addicts meet. Nice. I know sex is very important to me, but I don't feel I am controlled by it.

 

[deleted395785]

thanks greatD... i just need some answers as to why im losing control, not like i had much control before. my standards are getting to an all time low just for the sake of bustin' a good nut.

 

[greatdickismydrug]

thanks greatD... i just need some answers as to why im losing control, not like i had much control before. my standards are getting to an all time low just for the sake of bustin' a good nut.

Well, that's not good and you obviously sound distressed about the situation. It would be helpful to hear from LPSG members who have actually sought help for this problem.

I know I am more cynical than most but, I worry about a "group" type setting where you may be in a room full of other people eager to feed your addiction as well as their own. Perhaps a personal counselor who specializes in sex addiction?

 

[Man-thango]

I think that this sex addition is a load of bs. It doesn't help to put people into lousy catagories because they enjoy something so human. Why not go after those people who habitually dress their dogs like people?

 

[joeweekend]

Sex is a hobby. Some guys mess around with their model trains too much.

I like sex too much.

The beauty is: I cum, I can get back to concentrating on other stuff. Guys with model trains never stop.

 

[RawDog]

I define addiction as something that interferes with day to day functioning. My passion for sex affects my day to day function, but does not interfere.

My first wife thought I was a sick bastard and had me see a shrink for my benefit. For the longest time she made me feel embarassed for feeling the way I do. It took a long time and lots of therapy, but I finally figured out the problem was her, not sex. She was extremely frigid.

I've had partners since her who've thought I had a healthy sex drive in the beginning of the relationship. Problem for them is, my drive never abates.

 

[deleted395785]

it just affects my thinking moreso than my day to day m.o. i just want to hump every woman i see lately. need to learn how to turn off my urges, at least when i get around women i would normally find unattractive

 

[McGregor]

I cannot say if one is or is not a sex addict that is something that only you can determine but here are some resources if you feel that you might be or decide if you are. Also, for more resources please consider joining the new social group I created entitled Support Groups. http://www.lpsg.com/groups/1150-support+groups. It is a moderated and private group that anyone can join and post to. It promised to be chocked full of resources.

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[Willifred]

How does it come about that a three year old thread gets bumped?

 

[bicuriousbc]

I scored a 3.... even though i am always horny.

 

[earllogjam]

How does it come about that a three year old thread gets bumped?

Because there are no interesting threads now. :frown1: Ya gotta dig through the trash to find anything worthwhile here.