Sexual expression is a natural part of a well-rounded life.
But if you have a need for and preoccupation with sex that's so intense that it interferes with your job and your relationships, you may have a problem. You may find yourself failing repeatedly at attempts to reduce or control your sexual activities or desires. Health experts use a number of labels for this potentially serious condition. Some doctors call it sexual obsession. Others use the term sexual addiction, comparing it with the uncontrolled use of a drug.