What is Compulsive Masturbation?
Compulsive masturbation, with or without pornography, is the most secretive and isolating form of sexual addiction. It is also the most common (in both men and women). And in recent years it is very much on the rise, thanks in large part to the tech-connect boom and the seemingly endless array of sexual stimulation it provides. For many compulsive masturbators computers, laptops, e-readers, smartphones, and other Internet accessible devices provide a safe, secretive, and reliable route to the pornography that fuels their behavior. Simply put, as accessibility to highly graphic, intensely stimulating digital imagery has increased, so too has the number of individuals compulsively masturbating to that material.
Sexual Addiction and the Holidays
Most people view the holiday season as a joyful period filled with family, close friends, and entertaining celebrations. For sex and love addicts, however, the holidays can be incredibly difficult. For these individuals the season is stressful, and being (or at least appearing to be) happy, carefree, and "emotionally present" oftentimes feels incredibly uncomfortable. Sometimes recovering sex and love addicts are overwhelmed by the pressure and revert to their old acting out patterns. And many not-yet-recovering sex and love addicts find their addiction escalating; they either spend more time acting out, or they increase the emotional intensity of their behaviors by engaging in new, more powerfully exciting acts.
Surprising Number of Twitter Users Sending Sex Phrases or Words
Twitter has joined the ranks of social media tools used for sending sexted messages or photos, and is taking a higher rank than previously believed.
Sex Addiction When a Partner Needs Extra Care
Sex addiction carries with it a myriad of destructive side effects, such as broken relationships and trouble in the workplace. Few realize that sex addiction can also be uniquely impactful and destructive on a partner or a spouse relationship – especially when one partner begins to need a higher level of care or attention, such as in the case of illness.
