You’re tired, your muscles ache, your head hurts, and you can’t sleep. Sure it could be a virus, but for men with a sex addiction, it could be sex withdrawal. Can you have withdrawals from sex? Yes, because of the neurochemical changes caused by sexual addiction, men can experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop or decrease their … [Read more...] about Sex Withdrawal: What Are the Symptoms?
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Loss of a parentChild of divorceEmotional neglectPhysical or sexual abuse When men experience childhood trauma and their attachment to a parental figure is disrupted, they grow up with an emotional wound. This attachment wound can cause the man to lack a sense of self and have difficulty experiencing and providing emotional intimacy. Men often … [Read more...] about Sex Addiction Treatment Center
15 Signs of Sex Addiction
Human sexuality is a gift. It’s nurturing and fulfilling, a healthy and affirming way to love and be loved intimately. In this shadowy world, though, many things meant for good can be co-opted for other purposes. Sexuality is one of them. What is part of a healthy connection becomes a primary coping behavior of disconnection. But how can … [Read more...] about 15 Signs of Sex Addiction
Christians, Sex Addiction, and Shame
Christians who struggle with compulsive sexual behaviors almost always feel ashamed because of it. And if you’re the spouse, partner, close friend, or family member of that person, you may feel shame, too. It’s not your fault, but it’s there. The relationship between Christians, sex addiction, and shame is strong. Breaking that … [Read more...] about Christians, Sex Addiction, and Shame