Category: sex addiction
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Gay Men and ‘Sex Addiction’
by Niclas Ericsson. Have you ever wondered if you are addicted to sex? Or have you had anxiety because you could not seem to stop surfing porn despite trying? In this case you are not alone. It is not uncommon for gay men to seek help for what they perceive as sex or porn addiction.…
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What is Sex Addiction?
The idea called ‘sex addiction’ is receiving a lot of media coverage right now. But when we start investigating ‘sex addiction’ in psychotherapy and counselling situations, we discover that the idea and reality are two very different things! In this article, Ash Rehn asks the question ‘what is sex addiction?’ and explores this question from…
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5 Things Gay Men and Lesbians Can Do to Feel Better About Sex
Lesbians and gay men can experience discrimination as a result of ignorance and dominant attitudes in society about sex and relationships. Often these difficulties cause shame and fear about sex. Talking about sex and getting to know others with similar experiences can help lesbians and gay men to feel better about sex.