Opinions about what constitutes problematic sexual behavior vary among professionals and the public. Clearly, some of these behaviors, such as fantasy sex, occur in healthy sexual relationships, while others, such as exploitative sex, are highly problematic in any context.

1. The 10 Types of Sex Addiction
Opinions about what constitutes problematic sexual behavior vary among professionals
and the public. Clearly, some of these behaviors, such as fantasy sex, occur in healthy sexual
relationships, while others, such as exploitative sex, are highly problematic in any context.
1 Fantasy Sex
Fantasy sex is a preoccupying obsession with sexual fantasy, rather than the reality of
genuine sexual feelings, sexual behavior, and sexual relationships. It can prevent you from
developing genuine loving feelings based on accepting others the way they really are.

2. 2 Seductive Role Sex
Seductive sex focuses on charming, persuading or manipulating others into sexual contact.
You treat your prospective partner as a "conquest" or a challenge to make yourself feel
more powerful.
3 Anonymous Sex
Anonymous sex is having sex with strangers, including one night stands youfind on Tinder.
Anonymous sex helps the addict avoiddeveloping genuine loving feelings.
4 Paying for Sex
Paying for sex also inhibits genuine connection, because of the implied business
arrangement. The person you pay is looking for financial gain, not a loving relationship.
5 Trading Sex
The other side of the paying-for-sex transaction is receiving money or goods for sex or
using sex as a business. Sex becomes a commodity, rather than a personal experience, and
the emotional connection diminishes.
6 Voyeuristic Sex
Voyeuristic sex focuses on watching others engage in sexual activity. You get sexually
aroused by looking at pornography from:
 books and magazines
 the computer and films
 peep-shows

3.  secretly observing other people, like a peeping Tom
 going to sex clubs to watch in person
Excessive masturbation, even to the point of injury, is common for voyeurs. They engage in
solitary activities, rather than connecting with another person, ensuring intimacy and love
are not an option.
7 Exhibitionistic Sex
Exhibitionist sex includes flashing "forbidden" body parts in public, sometimes while
wearing clothes designed to expose. Other forms of exhibitionist sex include posing for
pornographic pictures and having sex where others can see.
Exhibitionism can override genuine loving connections because the excitement comes from
the reaction, not from the sexual contact with your partner.
8 Intrusive Sex
Intrusive sex involves touching others without permission. It may involve abusing your
position of power or authority, such as the role of priest, supervisor or teacher, to sexually
exploit others.
Intrusive sex is inherently exploitative, making it impossible to form the basis for trust or
love. Victims may experience feelings of loyalty towards the perpetrator.
9 Pain Exchange
The giving or receiving of pain, also known as sadomasochism or S&M, is a type of
sexually addictive behavior in which the consenting participants associate pain with sexual
pleasure.
As with intrusive sex, victims may perceive their feelings towards their torturer as loving.
10 Exploitative Sex
Rape and pedophilia are types of exploitative sex. Because one person violates the human
rights of the other, there is no possibility for genuine love or intimacy.