Category: Sex Addiction

Rebuilding a Reputation That Has Been Impacted By Sexual Addiction

Woman Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Dealing with sexual addiction results in consequences that are devastating to a person in multiple ways, including physically, emotionally, mentally, socially, and financially. Sexual addiction develops as a result of multiple factors, many which a an individual who is struggling cannot [...]
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Sexual Addiction and Medication

Medical document and test tube with stethoscope . The root causes of sexual addiction are multifaceted. Emotional and psychological factors often intertwine, with biological influences playing a pivotal role. In some cases, elements such as hormonal or biochemical imbalances—factors beyond one's control—can precipitate the addiction. For these reasons, a comprehensive treatment approach is needed to address the complexity associated with a sexual addiction. [...]
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Rebuilding Honesty in a Relationship Through Sexual Addiction Recovery

Conflict between man and woman sitting on either side of a wall Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope For the countless individuals across the world who are dealing with a sexual addiction, the reality of the consequences they are facing as a result of their actions are devastating. There is often a misconception that a sexual addiction is not [...]
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The Influence of Social Media on Sexual Addiction

Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope There is no doubt that social media has significantly changed the way we function as a society and the lens through which we perceive each other. At the tips of our fingers, we have worldwide access to people, places, businesses and [...]
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Step 8: A New Kind of Honesty in Our Relationships

Couple having a marital affair Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope The 12 Step Process is something that is often integrated in the recovery and treatment for individuals who have struggled with addiction to drugs and alcohol. By following a step-wise recovery program, many individuals have found recovery from their addictions, made [...]
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