Understanding Porn & Sex Addiction

Untangling the Web: Treating Sex and Porn Addiction ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What Do These Men Have In Common? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Our Typical Client ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Sex Addiction is Not ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Sex addiction can be… ,[object Object]

The Diagnosis Follows the Characteristics of All Addictions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Typical Sex Addict Behaviors ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Criteria for Sex Addiction ,[object Object],1. Recurrent failure to resist sexual impulses in order to engage in specific sexual behaviors 2. Engaging in behaviors longer than intended (losing time) 3. Desire or unsuccessful efforts to stop, reduce, or control type or frequency of behavior. 4. Inordinate amounts of time 5. Preoccupation with sexual behavior or preparatory activities 6. Engaging in behavior when expected to fulfill occupational, academic, domestic or social obligations 7. Continuation despite persistent social, financial, psychological, physical, legal or health problems 8. Need to increase intensity, frequency in order to achieve desired effect 9. Reduction or loss of social, occupational, recreational or spiritual activities— sex more important 10. Distress, anxiety, restlessness, or irritability if unable to engage in the behavior

Addicted to sex? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Substances of Mood ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

ADDICTS CALL IT… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

In 12-Step Language ... ,[object Object]

Sex Addiction is not about sex, it’s about the search for sex and desire for orgasm. It’s a ‘ process ’ addiction.

Sexual Addiction Symptoms in Residential or Outpatient Clients ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Sexual Addiction Symptoms in Residential or Outpatient Clients ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What makes online sex so popular and so exciting? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Adapted from the “Triple-A Engine” Al Cooper PhD. 1998

Online sexual content, chats and interaction has forced us to reassess sexuality in our culture. For example, today what do you consider to be… ,[object Object]

Cybersex Addiction/Compulsivity: Range of Online Sexual Activities in 1999 ... ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Consequences of Compulsive Cybersex ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Treatment is the Reclaiming of Reality

Please find a partner to your left or right, decide which of you will ask questions and who will answer and then ask the following: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Initial Sexual Addiction Treatment is ... ,[object Object]

Initial Focus of Sex Addiction Treatment ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

And Sexual Sobriety is… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Simple Sexual Sobriety Plan ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Treatment Error ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

12-step Groups for Sexual Addicts and Partners ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Treatment and Training Information ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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