Even the healthiest forms of human sexual expression can turn into self- defeating behaviors. Estimates range from three to six percent of the population. Addicts find they need drugs merely to feel normal. In sexual addiction, a parallel situation exits. They substitute unhealthy relationships for healthy ones.
Sexual addiction follows the same progressive nature of other addictions.
Sexual addicts struggle to control their behaviors, and experience despair over their constant failure to do so. Their loss of self-esteem grows, fueling the need to escape even further into their addictive behaviors. A sense of powerlessness pervades the lives of addicts. An extremely high correlation exists. We take a holistic approach.