{"id":33816,"date":"2022-12-01T12:39:10","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T05:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/?p=33816"},"modified":"2022-12-04T12:42:20","modified_gmt":"2022-12-04T05:42:20","slug":"what-causes-sexual-addiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/mens-health\/what-causes-sexual-addiction\/","title":{"rendered":"What Causes Sexual Addiction?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Experts call sexual addiction \u201ccompulsive sexual behavior disorder.\u201d<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chemical imbalances are among the <\/b><b>causes of sexual addiction<\/b><b>.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Psychotherapy is a first-line treatment for compulsive sexual behavior.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Some people benefit from medication, such as antidepressants.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>The goal of treatment for sexual addiction is not to stop having sex altogether but to go back to a safe expression of sexuality.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Sex is a wonderful thing, but for some people, it can become an addiction. An estimated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurekaselect.com\/article\/55636\">three to six percent<\/a> of the population struggle with compulsive sexual behaviors. Understanding the causes of sexual addiction is key to finding the right treatment.<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3>What Is Sexual Addiction?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientists are still deep in discussion as to what sexual addiction is (and whether it even exists). Many doctors prefer to use the term <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/current-health-news\/what-is-compulsive-sexual-behavior-disorder\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compulsive sexual behaviors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For them, this is more of an impulse control problem than a typical addiction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/icd.who.int\/browse11\/l-m\/en#\/http%253A%252F%252Fid.who.int%252Ficd%252Fentity%252F1630268048\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Health Organisation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, compulsive sexual behavior disorder is a \u201cpersistent pattern of failure to control intense, repetitive sexual impulses or urges resulting in repetitive sexual behaviour.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The therapeutic community is cautious about labeling sexual activity as negative. Some experts claim you can&#8217;t be addicted to an overall positive and natural thing such as sex. Despite these differences of opinion, therapists see clients who struggle to control their sexual urges.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33817\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33817\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2.jpeg-21_11zon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-33817\" title=\"Man giving money to woman in lingerie\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2.jpeg-21_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"Man giving money to woman in lingerie\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2.jpeg-21_11zon.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2.jpeg-21_11zon-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33817\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>People with a sexual addiction feel like their urges control their life<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Causes of Sexual Addiction<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do some people develop out-of-control sexual behaviors while others don&#8217;t? Let&#8217;s explore some of the possible answers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Chemical Imbalance<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our mood and behavior depend on the delicate balance of chemical substances circulating in our bodies. One <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9016473\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">theory<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that&#8217;s been tested on men suggests that higher levels of oxytocin (known as the love hormone) could be behind hypersexual behavior.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also possible that neurotransmitters, especially serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12839888\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">play a role<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in compulsive sexual behavior. These substances are the drivers of desire, and an imbalance could reduce sexual inhibition to an unhealthy level.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>History of Psychiatric Illness<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientists have long suspected a link between compulsive sexuality and mental health issues. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32244085\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A recent study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> confirmed that 91.2 percent of people with a sexual addiction had a coexisting psychiatric disorder, compared to 66 percent among the study participants who did not meet the criteria for compulsive sexuality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the common mental health problems that frequently co-occur with a sexual addiction:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol dependence and abuse\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Substance abuse or dependence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major depressive disorder\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bulimia nervosa\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Borderline personality disorder\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Brain Trauma<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people start <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/msktc.org\/tbi\/factsheets\/sexuality-after-traumatic-brain-injury\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">showing signs of a sexual addiction<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after being in a car crash or having brain surgery. This could happen if parts of the brain responsible for behavior control are damaged.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neurological changes of dementia or Alzheimer\u2019s disease <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3596488\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may also lead<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to increased interest in sex to the point of compulsion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Medication Effects<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern medicines are life-saving, but sometimes they can lead to unexpected side effects. For example, the treatment of Parkinson\u2019s disease <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1736875\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can lead to<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hypersexuality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popular anti-depressant drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are known for their tendency to reduce sex drive. With some patients, however, the opposite happens \u2014 they <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ajp.psychiatryonline.org\/doi\/10.1176\/appi.ajp-rj.2021.160305\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">begin to show signs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of compulsive sexual behavior.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33818\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33818\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3.jpeg-20_11zon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-33818\" title=\"Woman holding a pill\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3.jpeg-20_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"Woman holding a pill\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3.jpeg-20_11zon.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3.jpeg-20_11zon-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33818\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Compulsive sexual behavior can be a side effect of medication<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Treatment for Sexual Addiction<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can sexual addiction be cured?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With the right treatment, it is possible to control sexual urges and risky behaviors, at least partially. This problem is still such a taboo that people wait for decades before seeking professional help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current treatments for sexual addiction include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Psychotherapy and Psychoeducation<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These methods <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/19585969.2022.2134739?src=\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are regarded<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as first choice for people with sexual compulsivity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cognitive behavioral therapy <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/26929953.2022.2041514\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is effective<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because it changes negative patterns of thinking. Working with a therapist can also help you make more conscious sexual choices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Medication<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, there are no medical treatments dedicated solely to sexual addiction. Psychiatrists prescribe medication to manage chemical imbalances in the brain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If someone already has a mental health issue, a carefully selected dose and type of treatment can be useful in managing compulsive sexual behavior, too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common choices include anti-depressants, mood stabilizers, and anti-androgens (treatments targeting male sex hormones).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33819\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33819\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/4.jpeg-8_11zon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-33819\" title=\"Two men with a therapist\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/4.jpeg-8_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"Two men with a therapist\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/4.jpeg-8_11zon.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/4.jpeg-8_11zon-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33819\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Couples\u2019 therapy can help partner deal with the aftermath of sexual addiction<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Self-Help Groups<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though the medical community is divided on their effectiveness, some people benefit from attending <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/current-health-news\/sexual-addiction-self-help\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">self-help groups<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> focusing on sexual addiction. These meetings <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6174596\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">follow the model<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of 12-step programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The challenge with these approaches is that \u201cquitting\u201d is not a realistic goal. Sex is a normal part of life for most people, and stopping sexual activity entirely is not conducive to a healthy, fulfilled life. For this reason, each program has its own definition of sexual \u201csobriety.\u201d Usually it\u2019s about avoiding self-destructive sexual behaviors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Couples\u2019 Therapy<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexual addiction affects more than the person suffering with it. If he or she is in a relationship or has a family, loved ones will also suffer. Couples\u2019 therapy can help partners deal with the aftermath of infidelity and rebuild trust in a relationship.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By committing to therapy together, a couple makes a commitment to work on their challenges.\u00a0 Since sexual addiction causes feelings of shame or even self-hatred, working with a therapist could make it easier for the sufferer to open up and express emotions, which can be a pathway to healing relationships and embracing a healthier perspective on sexual behavior.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>eDrugstore \u2013 Your Trusted Source of Information<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling lost in the sea of unreliable information about sexual health? Whether you have questions about sexually transmitted infections or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/erectile-dysfunction\/?__mscta=2392_94337_11487\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">erectile dysfunction treatments<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or are looking for tips to be a better lover, we\u2019ve got you covered. Follow our blog and learn from our experts.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highlights Experts call sexual addiction \u201ccompulsive sexual behavior disorder.\u201d Chemical imbalances are among the causes of sexual addiction.\u00a0 Psychotherapy is a first-line treatment for compulsive sexual behavior.\u00a0 Some people benefit from medication, such as antidepressants.\u00a0 The goal of treatment for sexual addiction is not to stop having sex altogether but to go back to a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":33820,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_autoblog_aioseo_focus_keyphrase":"","_autoblog_aioseo_title":"","_autoblog_aioseo_description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-33816","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mens-health"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO Pro 4.9.10 - aioseo.com -->\n\t<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Sexual addiction, or compulsive sexual behavior disorder, is still considered taboo. 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