Resources for Sex and Love Addicts
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If you have a problem with sex addiction, love addiction, or any other intimacy related disorder, there are many online resources that can help. Below are websites that you may find useful.
SA is a sexual recovery fellowship based on the 12-step program of Alcoholics Anonymous.
SA is a sexual recovery fellowship based on the 12-step program of Alcoholics Anonymous.
SLAA is a sex and love addiction recovery fellowship based on the 12-step program of Alcoholics Anonymous.
SCA is a sexual recovery fellowship based on the 12-step program of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Addiction.com is a comprehensive website covering all forms of addiction – substance and behavioral alike.
AASECT offers a great deal of useful information for sex addicts.
ATSA offers useful information about sexual abuse.
This comprehensive site on drug addiction includes the latest news and research related to drug addiction treatment.
IITAP trains and certifies sex addiction treatment specialists. Their website provides information on sex addiction and links to qualified treatment professionals.
This is a Christian 12-step recovery program for sex addicts.
This is a national database on sexual issues.
This is a site maintained by psychotherapists trained in the field of treating sexual addiction and compulsions.
This is Dr. Patrick Carnes’ page on the IITAP website.
SASH provides useful information about a variety of sex-related issues.
YBOP is a site about digital pornography and what it does to your brain, with suggestions on how to stay away from online porn.
In addition to the websites listed above, sex and love addicts can find useful information in both clinical and self-help books, the best of which are listed below.
(Anonymous)
(Anonymous)
by Dr. Patrick Carnes
by Dr. Patrick Carnes
by Dr. Patrick Carnes
by George Collins and Andrew Adelman
by Marnie Ferree
by Kelly McDaniel
Resources for Spouses and Families of Sex and Love Addicts
The websites and books listed above as resources for sex and love addicts are equally useful for their loved ones. Additionally, loved ones might find the following organizations and books helpful.
Recovery Organizations:
Useful Books:
by Melody Beattie
by Dr. Patrick Carnes, Debra Laaser, and Mark Laaser
by Dr. Stefanie Carnes
by Paldrom Collins and George Collins
by Dr. M. Deborah Corley and Dr. Jennifer Schneider
by Dr. M. Deborah Corley and Dr. Jennifer Schneider
by Pia Mellody, Andrea Wells Miller, and J. Keith Miller
by Dr. Jennifer Schneider and Burt Schneider
Ratings on Filtering and Accountability Software Products for Use in Sexual Recovery
Below are capsule reviews of the most effective “parental control” software programs, in terms of their usefulness to recovering sex addicts. Also listed are potentially useful products, and products that are not recommended. Of note: None of these products guarantees that an addict will maintain sexual sobriety. Instead, these programs should be viewed as tools that will at least cause an addict to stop and think before bypassing the software and proceeding with a prohibited activity.
Recommended:
Estimated Price: $39.99
Available Platforms: Windows, MacOS, Android and iOS devices.
Versatile and effective filtering, blocking, recording and reporting features but no screenshot playback; relatively easy to install/configure; usable on almost any device; excellent price.
Estimated Price: $49.99
Available Platforms: Windows, MacOS, Android and iOS.
Above average filtering, blocking, recording and reporting; easy to install/configure; usable on almost any device; reasonable price.
Price: $99.95
Available Platforms: Windows, MacOS and Android.
Versatile and effective filtering and blocking as well as recording and reporting features; no profanity masking; straightforward installation/configuration; costly compared to other products.
Potentially Effective:
Price: Separate filtering and accountability programs each costing $9.99/month for an individual; $13.99/month for a family
Price: $49.99
Price: $69.95
Price: $39.99
Not Recommended:
Price: $39.99
Price: $45.95
Price: $39.90
Software | Customizable Filtering |
Customizable Accountability |
PC | MacOS | iOS (phone) |
Android | Overall Rating |
Net Nanny | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 5 |
BSecure Family Safety | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | 4.5 |
McAfee Family Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | 4.5 |
Norton Online Family Premier | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 4.5 |
AVG Family Safety | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | 4 |
CovenantEyes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited | Limited | Yes | 4 |
Profil Parental Filter 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | 3.5 |
eBlaster | Limited | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | 3 |
CyberPatrol | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | 3 |
CYBERSitter | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | 2.5 |
KidsWatch | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | 2.5 |
Puresight PC | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | 2.5 |
Sentry PC | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | 2.5 |
imView | Limited | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | 2 |
WebWatcher | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | 2 |
Resources for Sex Offenders, Their Loved Ones, and Treatment Specialists
ATSA is an international, multi-disciplinary organization dedicated to preventing sexual abuse.
This site provides information and peer support for those who self-identify as being sexually attracted to children, plus education for mental health providers treating such individuals.
This is a Michigan-based support group for families of sex offenders and those accused of sex offenses.
This site provides self-help resources for people worried about downloading and using illegal imagery (primarily child porn).
IATSO is an international nonprofit organization committed to the promotion of research about and treatment for sexual offenders.
IBC provides a wide variety of information about cybersex issues.
Safer Society engages survivors, treatment professionals, perpetrators and others to create evidence-based strategies for preventing future sexual abuse.
This is an online community devoted to preventing sex crimes by embracing a rational and loving approach to the treatment of damaged individuals who act out in illegal ways.
This site offers resources and information for registered sex offenders and their loved ones.
This is the official journal of the International Association for the Treatment for Sexual Offenders.
SASH is a nonprofit organization dedicated to sexual health, including overcoming problematic sexual behaviors such as sex addiction and sexual offending.
This is a self-help organization for men and women who are sexually attracted to children but determined never to act on that.
This organization gives a voice to family members of registered sex offenders and argues that offender registries are an excessive form of punishment that makes communities less safe.