Sex addiction 101: Empirical support, treatment considerations, and future directions

Sex addiction prevalence is estimated between 3% and 10%. There are multiple pathways to its development including biological predispositions, trauma and attachment issues, comorbid conditions, among others. Although controversy still surrounds sex addiction's conceptualization, diagnosis, and...

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Main Author: Drozda, Natalie A. (Author)
Contributors: Delmonico, David
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: Journal of addictions & offender counseling
Year: 2024, Volume: 45, Issue: 1, Pages: 111-131
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Keywords:
sexual compulsivity
sex addiction
process addiction
hypersexuality
compulsive sexual behavior
behavioral addiction
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Summary:Sex addiction prevalence is estimated between 3% and 10%. There are multiple pathways to its development including biological predispositions, trauma and attachment issues, comorbid conditions, among others. Although controversy still surrounds sex addiction's conceptualization, diagnosis, and treatment, some approaches to treatment have shown promise, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Empirical support, clinical implications, and future directions are discussed.
ISSN:2161-1874
DOI:10.1002/jaoc.12129