When deciding if you are in need of help, it can be helpful to know what defines a sex addict. Sex addictions can be categorized into two types:
Biological and Explicit. These two types of sexual behavior involve the same process of attraction, stimulation, and gratification. Child molestation is a special type of sex addiction. It occurs when the person repeatedly engages in sexual activity that he or she knows to be wrong.
Biological sex addict
The fifth DVD in the AASAT Sex Addiction Training Course is called Biological Sex Addict and discusses the symptoms and treatment of biological sex addiction. The DVD also includes case studies that explain the sex addiction cycle and the role of family in the development of this problem. The biological sex addict needs to break the cycle of sex to stop the pattern of compulsive behaviors. It can be a life-threatening disorder if it is not diagnosed and treated in a timely manner.
Biological sex addicts typically grew up in relatively healthy environments without trauma, which helped them form a neuroconditioning pattern that led them to develop their addiction to sex. The other group of sex addicts, however, has experienced trauma and abuse and may have developed a neuro-addiction to sexual chemicals. They seek solace and relief in the fantasy world of sex and arouse a sense of self-satisfaction.
Explicitionism
Explicitionism in a sexting addict is a dangerous behavior that puts another person’s safety at risk. Among other things, it causes them to have sex with strangers, have multiple partners, and hurt others during sexual intercourse. This behavior can damage relationships and lead to distress and even suicide. In some cases, a sex addict may even experience physical harm due to the behaviors.
Explicit sex
There are several signs of an explicit sex addiction in a sax addict. This type of addiction involves obsessive thinking, a mental process that cannot be interrupted. The sex addict spends the majority of his or her time focusing on sexual thoughts. He develops elaborate fantasies and seeks out new ways to perform sexual acts. In addition, he mentally revisits past sex experiences, depriving himself or herself of many areas of his or her life.
Medical treatment for a sex addiction is available and can include psychological therapies, medication, or a combination of both. Medications may be prescribed to help the patient manage anxiety, depression, or mood disorders that may be contributing factors to the problem. A referral to a psychiatric specialist may be necessary. Family and friends may serve as solid support networks, which can help an addict recover.
Child molestation
Child molestation is one of the most recognizable signs of a sex addict. Sexual addiction can lead a person to do a variety of illegal activities. Not only can sex addicts harm innocent children, but they can also engage in harmful criminal activities such as human trafficking and pornography. These crimes often carry severe criminal consequences and can land a person in prison for years. While many sex addicts can be rehabilitated, there are some who will not. In these cases, incarceration is the only way to protect society.
While not all cases of sex addiction involve child molestation, there are some key differences. First, sexual addicts have different intent from non-addicted sex offenders. In the case of a non-addicted sex addict, the intent behind their actions is not to cause harm or cause pain to others. In contrast, a sex addict is driven by self-gratification and may even engage in risky activities. The lack of treatment may lead to an addict failing to prevent assaults.
Explicit voyeurism
People who are sex addicts tend to sexualize others. They view the world through a sex colored lens, and their actions may escalate over time. In addition to watching pornographic material, a sex addict may also perform other illegal acts like stealing. But voyeurism and sex addiction are not the same thing.
Explicit voyeurism involves watching others for sexual pleasure. This is done without the other person’s consent. Paedophilia, or the attraction to prepubescent children, is another form of voyeurism. Other sexual addictions include masochism, which involves beating the partner in order to achieve climax, or sadism, inflicting pain and suffering on the person for a sexual experience.