Is Sex Addiction an Addiction?
Introduction In the past decade or so there has been a development for the addiction paradigm to be applied to sexual behaviors. An increasing number of people are reporting excessive...
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Sex addiction can refer to a range of behaviors that are done in excess and significantly impact ones life in a negative way. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-V (DSM-5) does not list sex addiction as a diagnosable condition yet, but research indicates that there is a clear prevalence of adverse sexual behavior that is similar in development to a chemical addiction. The major sex addiction is hypersexual disorder, it is proposed diagnosis for people who have an excessive amount of sex and feel distress as a result. There is debate, however, over whether sex addiction exists in the same way as other addictions. Warning signs of sex addiction includes Compulsive masturbation, multiple affairs, Anonymous sex, Obsessive dating, Compulsive use of pornography, Risky or unsafe sex, Cybersex, Exhibitionism, Voyeurism, Prostitution or use of prostitutes.
Sex Addiction is related to Psychiatry. Psychiatry is the branch of medicine that study diagnosis, prevention and treatment of mental disorders. Psychiatry Open Access journal invites researcher from around the globe working on Sex Addiction. It is a peer reviewed Journal, with rapid publication process. It covers the topics such as stress, anxiety disorders, antidepressants, Behavioral changes, emotions, eating disorders, Phobias, Amnesia, Addiction, Child Sexual Abuse, Child Adolescent Psychiatry, Cognitive Disorders and not limited to above areas. Psychiatry Open Access is a global open access journal maintaining high standards of scientific excellence and its editorial board ensures a rapid peer review process.
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Introduction In the past decade or so there has been a development for the addiction paradigm to be applied to sexual behaviors. An increasing number of people are reporting excessive...
