Love and Sex Addiction

Fixations with love and sex are most likely to develop from a mix of psychological, physical, genetic, biochemical and social factors.

Some may have issues with self-esteem, difficulties coping with painful emotions or a history of childhood sexual abuse. Falling intensely in love or having sex can trigger the same types of neurotransmitters as using mood-altering drugs. And just as chronic drug misuse leads to a dependency, repetitive bouts of sex or serial relationships can end up in similar outcomes.

It is common to become overwhelmed by heightened shame and deep regret. These negative emotions can, in turn, become triggers for further compulsive sexual activity.

Could this be you? If so, please don’t burden yourself with excess worry, because you are most definitely not suffering alone. In fact, estimates by The Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health suggest that around 3 to 5 per cent of the population may suffer from sex addiction and therefore require admission to a treatment centre. An estimated 40 million Americans log on to some 4.2 million pornographic websites each day.

As you would expect, with so many people suffering from such issues, there have been great advances in treatments for sex and love addictions, so your concerns can be addressed and resolved smoothly by professionals with the highest level of evidence-based treatments at their fingertips.

At The Kusnacht Practice, our empathic and nurturing approach is all-encompassing with a holistic, 360 degree recovery plan. We will have successfully treated many just like yourself and we never judge. Rest assured, we are renowned for our discretion and privacy, creating a safe and protective environment where we can concentrate on nothing more than making you better