The term sex addiction has been a hot topic for a long time. Although it’s often mentioned, many people don’t really understand it. This article will talk about, and try to dispel, 5 common myths about sex addiction.

1.Sex addiction is only about sex?

Sexual addiction is not entirely related to sex, it refers to a person’s inability to control his or her sexual behavior and sexual urges. Sex addicts are not just people with an abnormal desire for sex. In fact, there are many underlying psychological issues that cause their specific behaviors, such as stress, anxiety, depression or shame. Sex addiction has a very distinct negative impact on such people, and even seriously interferes with their lives, daily activities and social interactions. Some experts prefer to use the term hypersexual disorder instead of sex addiction

2.A sex addict is someone who masturbates frequently?

Although excessive masturbation is one of the early signs of sex addiction, you are not considered a sex addict as long as it is not severe enough to affect your life. In fact, masturbating regularly can have many benefits for your physical and mental health. Sex addiction, on the other hand, is not just limited to masturbation, but also includes addictions to porn videos, prostitution, exhibitions, voyeurism, etc., as well as promiscuity, multiple sexual partners, sexual harassment, rape, and rape.

3.Sexually reclusive people are emotional liars?

Sex addicts may be in multiple relationships at the same time, or have multiple one-night stands, and they may be unfaithful to their relationships. However, there is no basis for the idea that people who are unfaithful in relationships are considered sex addicts. In fact, sex addicts usually feel guilty and ashamed about their behaviors, and try to stop, reduce or control their bad behaviors, but they have difficulty controlling their desire for sex.

4.Sex addicts are loyal porn viewers?

That’s not the case at all. The two cannot be equated. The benefits of watching porn include providing people with the opportunity to learn and understand sexual behavior, and it can also provide new themes and different techniques for your sex life. Watching adult films to relax, to titillate or arouse, and to learn sexual skills is not related to sex addiction as long as it does not harm the relationship or control your life.

5.Sex addicts are all male?

In academic research, there are no reported gender imbalances among sex addicts. Experts say sex addicts include both men and women, and people of both genders are affected by sex addiction. Sex-addicted men prefer pure intercourse or masturbation, while women prefer a combination of sex, love and romance.