is it possible to be addicted to sex?
409699
yeah its possible but like any other addiction it is not healthy  you need to talk to some one about your addiction especially if it is affecting other parts of your life like your job or your relationships
643554
Sex is an natural embedded characteristic or need in all humans. I have not personally done it but yes I have had that feeling or urge, and I have taken a few psych. courses. It is almost up there with hunger, thirst, and air, sex is only a pleasure for most unfortunately, but was made originally for reproductive resources. Sex is uncontrollable for all but it's all about how you act upon it.
934625
I don't think there is anything wrong with loving sex. Everyone has a different sexual appetite, yours is just strong. You are only a slut if you sleep around. Find other ways to get your fill of sex if you're not with a partner. There is no reason to be ashamed of a high sex drive. Enjoy it. I'm sure your partner will love you for it!
995118
Please try to continue waiting.. You should also talk to someone.. a priest or some kind of counselor.. a celibate priest could REALLY help you because they had to overcome alot of urges.. It does sound like an addiction but you really need to talk to someone about this.\n\nNow, on the other hand, you COULD be exaggerating this - I get the feeling that you grew up in a strict environment and probably were taught that sexual desires were very wrong.. Is this true?\nHow often are you acting on your feelings?  If it is happening more than 3-4 times a day, and if you are constantly thinking about banging every chick you see on the streets, then you have  a problem.. However, this is all about context.. If you are only doing this like 3-4 times a week.. and don't think about very much about it .. it is just the context of how you grew up and the guilt you place on these actions..\n\n\nI think you just personally place alot of guilt on yourself about this - that may or may not be justified\n\nHow old are you? What was your background? How often is this going on??   If you feel comfortable, please try to post more info so I and others can help you ..  If not, please refer to the links below..  You can take the self-test on the second link
860194
no one knows if you'll be addicted to sex ( called nymphomaniacs )\n\nit all depends on the person .. for some it's so great it take up all their time devoted to thinking about it, others hate it, and for other it's good- something to share with your partner.\n\n( some poll done in the 90's i believe said 65% of guys would rather play golf/cards/bowling or other sport over having sex with their mate if that give you any idea )\n\ndon't become to preoccupied with sex.. find a girl you like to be with. if you enjoy being with her... the let nature take it's course
18951
No this is a psychological disorder. An addiction just like any other. It is not the frequency or amount but the reasoning behind the behaviour..Your friends need help.
55056
I think as a whole that men do, but it varies from person to person. I know men who are sex crazed and women who are sex crazed. I know men who don't crave it that much and women who could care less. So it DOES depend on the person, their background, upbringing, and religious ideas in combination with hormones, relationship status...the list could go on and on.
32207
Not addicted but I certainly think about it a lot. haven't experienced it in over six years (No small thanks to Zoloft!) but I don't particularly miss it. Only want it within the context of a loving relationship!
984196
Tristan, I know the feeling I have fell in love with men that totally turned me on and yes it can become addictive, especially if you have a reason for it...I have fun talking to men online and whatever else it may leads me because of the thrill of it and the challenge as well....I like what they say to me and some of them have said some really nice things to me to keep me coming back for more...I find it fun and exciting..And no you will not be able to resist the temptation of doing the cyber thing...Trust me I know!
654227
Sex is also a natural process that all of us animals have to undergo... But being a human and being in a cuvulized society we have to think about sex in a different way...\nIt is alright to get crazy about sex... but dont be addictive... cos you will loose your respect for relationships and other kind of human interactions if Sex is the first thing that come to your mind when you see people... SO be careful...
631178
I think he was a sex addict.
1029813
Since the beginning of time sex has been the downfall of empires, industries, influential men and now even the church!  It's the strongest addiction on earth, worst than crack, heroin, pcp, whatever.  I know I'm sexually addicted, I fight with it everyday.  They say that idle hands are the devil's playground...it's not, the mind is.  Sex begins in the mind, it's more of a mental rather than physical act.  And the hardest thing to govern, next to the heart, is the mind.
625258
While it is neither ideal nor average, it does occur. Some people are practically anorgasmic while others have diminished sex drives. This is not necesarily bad since ones pleasure response to sex is to further procreation, but on the other hand that´s one less cheap thrill you can count on. Have you looked for counceling? Most people are sexually turned on by SOMETHING, but its a matter of finding out what.
185706
You can get psychologically addicted to anything that you enjoy.  Ice cream, potatoe chips, celery, sleeping, and yes, cannabis.  It has to do with enjoying something you do, and do, and do, and do, and do.  Try reading a little about dopamine.
563651
No not all are addicted to it. Yes some avoid it for dif. reasons like religion or they find it immoral.
130553
The answer is yes.  However you cannot choose whether to become addicted or not.  Eventually your body would feel that it cannot preform the same without it.  The whole situation is a very slippery slope and i would not reccomend it.
1062618
There are in many things like that.  Sometimes depression is more popular.  then anxiety disorder or panic disorder.  Used to be hysteria and 'vapors' and nervous breakdowns.  sex addiction as a term was probably coined within the last 20 years.  so it's recent.