While not everybody struggling with a sexual addiction has depression, it certainly isn’t uncommon. Studies do in fact suggest that approximately 40% of individuals diagnosed with an addiction to sex also have a history of mood disorders such as depression. When it comes to the relationship between the two, it’s often difficult to determine which [...]
Summer often brings about a more casual way of life. BBQs in the garden, increased social gatherings, vacations and impromptu trips to the beach to enjoy the sunshine. The warmer weather can also make falling asleep feel like a nearly impossible task. The combination of broken routines and poor sleep can wreak havoc with the [...]
The last couple of months have been difficult for everyone. The outbreak and spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has seen many countries around the world placed on lockdown. This has meant businesses have had to close, people have lost their jobs and at a time when we need more support than ever before, we’re not even [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen much of the world placed on lockdown. Affecting many aspects of our lives from going to work and socialising to attending events and even being able to pop to the shop, Coronavirus has had a big impact on all of our lives. A big concern for anyone recovering from addiction [...]
As we start to understand and talk about sex addiction more, the topic is slowly becoming less taboo. This means that those who are addicted to sex are increasingly likely to confide in a doctor, counsellor, partner, friends or family. Whether you’ve been in a romantic relationship with someone for a while or it’s a [...]
As with any addiction, there’s no magic cure for sexual addiction. The condition is often the result of emotional abandonment or neglect in childhood, traumatic events or emotions which have been suppressed for many years. Combined with the fact that you need to learn how to conduct healthy sexual relationships once again, there really is [...]
Sexual desires are a perfectly normal and healthy part of life. When it comes to sex addiction however, these urges become all-consuming and the resulting actions are often incredibly destructive. How do you know what’s ‘normal’ sexual behavior and when there may be a more serious issue at play, however? Below we discuss the most [...]
Fundamentally, sex addiction, its causes, and its consequences are the same for both men and women. Sadly, however, women are often overlooked or ignored when it comes to the topic and this mainly comes down to the myths that society holds about the different genders. Often seen as a male problem, sexual addiction is actually [...]
If you think that you have a sex addiction, you’re likely to be feeling overwhelmed at the moment. Even just taking the plunge to research your behaviors can be daunting so well done for taking the first step towards recovery. If you’re not quite ready to talk to someone, that’s absolutely fine. You can take [...]
Sex addiction remains a widely misunderstood intimacy disorder. Also sometimes referred to as compulsive sexual behaviour or hypersexuality, sex addiction is characterized by excessive urges to have sex or engage in other related behaviours. This remains the case even when such actions may jeopardize physical health, emotional wellbeing or social standing. While sexual desires are [...]
As a Registered Psychotherapist, Betzalel specializes in the treatment of trauma and addictions. He is trained in EMDR and is a Certified Multiple & Sex Addiction Therapist-Supervisor, providing evidence based treatment to individuals and their partners dealing with these types of challenges. To learn more, please click here.
