He likes cybersex and looking at nude pics on the Internet, too. We have an extremely active and diverse sex life. According to Dr. Joel Block, compulsive sexual behavior is the joyless repetition of particular erotic acts. In the '90s, sexual compulsions most commonly take the forms of endlessly calling phone sex lines, numerous anonymous online trysts, repeated one-night stands, or masturbating many times a day. Not everyone who calls phone sex lines or masturbates more than once a day is a sex addict.
Sexual addiction is much more defined and cyclic.
The search for sexual gratification is obsessive or ritualistic. The person feels out of control while searching. After engaging in the desired behavior, the person feels awful, experiencing shame, despair, and self-hatred. To rid themselves of these negative feelings, albeit temporarily, addicts then repeat the behavior. If you think this description fits your boyfriend, it may be time to suggest that he get help.