Signs of Sexual Addiction:
A pattern of out of control behavior
Severe consequences due to sexual behavior
Inability to stop despite adverse consequences
Persistent pursuit of self-destructive behavior
Ongoing desire or effort to limit sexual behavior
Sexual obsession and fantasy as primary coping mechanisms
Increasing amounts of sexual experience because the current level of activity is no longer sufficient
Severe mood changes around sexual activity
Inordinate amount of time spent in obtaining sex, being sexual, or recovering from sexual experience
Neglect of important social, occupational, or recreational activities because of sexual behavior
Addictive Sexual Behaviors:
Compulsive masturbation
Multiple affairs
Consistent use of pornography
Unsafe sex
Sexual anorexia
Multiple or anonymous partners
Phone, cybersex
Sexual massage, escorts, prostitution
Exhibitionism
Voyeurism
Stalking
Negative Consequences of Sexual Addiction:
Social
Meaningful relationships
Emotional
Legal
Financial
Health
