Symptoms and Effects of Sex Addiction
There are several signs to indicate whether an individual is addicted to sex. These can be emotional, physical or psychological.
Emotional Symptoms
An individual who struggles with a sex addiction probably doesn’t have healthy boundaries. They may become easily involved with people emotionally and sexually, without getting to know them. Most individuals with a sex addiction fear abandonment, and that might make them stay in relationships that aren’t healthy, or they find themselves going from relationship to relationship. Being alone is not an option for these individuals, as it makes them feel empty and incomplete.
Physical Symptoms
There are very few physical symptoms of a sex addiction. There are more side effects. Unwanted pregnancy is a side effect of sex addiction, as is contracting venereal diseases.
Psychological Effects
Sex addiction can have significant psychological effects like feelings of shame, inadequacy, and emotional distress. It can also lead to co-morbid psychological disorders like anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and issues related to impulse control.
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