Clearly, a lot of folks just don't get it! It's also interesting to see how uncomfortable people are talking about sex without going into uncomfortable, goofy parodies about it. In this video clip, Ali Wentworth shows us her lack of understanding about sex addiction and her general discomfort with talking about sex. She says the word "masturbation" as if it's some dirty, shameful thing that shouldn't be spoken. What are your thoughts?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/10/ali-wentworth-talks-porn_n_133757.html
. Oct 17, 2008
Filed under: uncategorized, sex addiction
As a father, have you had an appropriate sex talk with your teenage daughter? Many men don't due to their discomfort with the topic but it's crucial for a girl coming into her sexuality to have a sense that her father cares in an appropriate way. Although challenging, this conversation can have a lasting impact on your daughter and your relationship with her. By reaching out and initiating the conversation, you are modeling intimacy to her and you'll most likely leave the conversation with the two of you feeling closer to one another.
If you don't know where to start, try contacting Ricky Siegel, Vice President of Education, Training and Counseling for Planned Parenthood of South Palm Beach and Broward Counties. He is a licensed and certified mental health counselor, sex therapist, and addictions professional in the State of Florida.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/TiffanieDavis/2008/09/04/Sex-Therapy-with-Ricky-Siegel
. Oct 10, 2008
Filed under: sex and daily living
Do you wonder about your sex life and what's "normal?" Do you talk to your friends about their sexuality and compare your sexual activity to theirs? Most of us don't know what "healthy sex" is because we've never stopped to ask ourselves questions about who we are sexually.
Struggling with low sexual desire, anxiety in the form of premature ejaculation, having painful sex or feeling like you aren't really sure of who you are sexually are all reasons to seek sex therapy. Many people avoid sex therapy because they are embarrassed to admit they have a problem. I would venture to say that most people have sexual issues throughout the lifespan due to changing ideas, bodies, values and desires.
To read more and to locate resources on where to find a sex therapist go to:
http://www.thirdage.com/sexual-health/sex-therapy-is-it-for-you-0
. Oct 03, 2008
Filed under: sex and daily living, sex therapy, sexual desire
Dr. Kimberly Young takes a deeper look into the world of Cybersex in her book:
From the author of the groundbreaking book, Caught in the NET, the first to identify Internet addiction comes, Tangled in the Web: Understanding Cybersex from Fantasy to Addiction. In Tangled in the Web, Dr. Kimberly S. Young builds on her research in the area of online behavior to uncover the brave new world of the Cybersexual Revolution, and the powerful allure of cybersex fantasy. Dr. Young reveals the impact of online sexual fantasies and their potential for addiction. Dr. Young describes who is most at risk to develop Cybersexual Addiction, how the disorder progresses, what drives the compulsive behavior, and offers hope and help for cybersex addicts with a comprehensive plan to stay web sober even when relapse is just a mouse click away.
To read the rest of the article or to order the book, go to:
http://www.authorhouse.com/BookStore/ItemDetail~bookid~7053.aspx
. Sep 26, 2008
Filed under: cybersex addiction, sexual addiction
A sixty year old man from Tuscaloosa gives us a clear definition of what sex addiction is:
“You have a pleasure center in the back of your brain and when you’re masturbating those chemicals are being released in your pleasure center,” he said. “But what happens is pornography gets boring and your pleasure center wants more so you escalate from softcore porn to hardcore, from strip clubs to prostitution. It’s like starting on marijuana and then moving to crack cocaine so you can reach the same pleasure release you had the first time you got high. That’s why you get deeper and deeper into an addiction.”
To read more of this man’s story go to:
http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20080823/NEWS/49009/1005
. Sep 19, 2008
Filed under: sexual addiction, sex addiction, sex addiction help, sex addiction therapy
We think and talk a lot about cybersex addiction today but addiction the Internet is a steadily growing problem that encompasses cybersex addiction. If you are worried about yourself or a family member consider getting help for this problem.
There is a lot of good information and resources on this site: http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/washington/news.aspx?id=95681
. Sep 12, 2008
Filed under: sex and daily living, cybersex addiction, sex addiction
Ever since Showtime’s “Californication” star, David Duchovny announced his decision to seek help for his sex addiction, articles and opinions have popped up everywhere.
All of these articles accurately describe the problem even though some people want to challenge that it’s real. If you, or someone you love, have been touched by this problem, you know how real it is.
Here are the links to the various articles talking about this problem:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/29/AR2008082902754.html
http://news.aol.com/health/article/is-sex-addiction-a-disorder-or/154267
http://www.newsweek.com/id/156768
http://wcbstv.com/local/sex.addiction.treatment.2.806473.html
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. Sep 06, 2008
Filed under: sexual addiction, sex addiction, sex addiction help, sex addiction therapy
For those of you who don't already know, David Duchovny star of Showtime's "Californication," entered treatment for sexual addiction last week. I want to commend Mr. Duchovny and his wife for their courage in being honest about his problem.
It turns out that their courage in coming forward about his addiction has already inspired thousands of people to investigate whether or not they have a probelm with this issue. Sexhelp.com, the website that hosts Patrick Carnes' Sexual Addiction Screening Test, has been overrun with thousands of people trying to access the test.
You can also find this test on my website www.centerforhealthysex.com
To read the story go to the following link:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/09/05/sex.addiction/index.html
. Sep 05, 2008
Filed under: uncategorized, sex addiction, sexual addiction
The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) is a not-for-profit, interdisciplinary professional organization. In addition to sexuality educators, sexuality counselors and sex therapists, AASECT members include physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, allied health professionals, clergy members, lawyers, sociologists, marriage and family counselors and therapists, family planning specialists and researchers, as well as students in relevant professional disciplines. These individuals share an interest in promoting understanding of human sexuality and healthy sexual behavior.
If you are struggling with issues of sexual dysfunction or a desire to reach your sexual potential, contact a sex therapist in your area. You can find a directory at: www.aasect.org
. Aug 29, 2008
Filed under: sex and daily living, sex therapy, sexual dysfunction, sexual potential
More and more, women are asking themselves questions about their sexual health and what sexuality means to them. Our culture portrays women in all sorts of roles and each woman’s family has perscribed roles and rules about what it means to be a woman and how that woman should behave and feel about her sexulaity.
Because there are so many choices today, women have to manage the anxiety they feel about defining their sexuality and the kind of relatinships they want to be in. Sex therapy can often be very helpful in sorting out these questions.
For more information on sex therapy for woman, click on link:
http://www.aolhealth.com/womens-sexual-health/learn-about-it/the-role-of-sex-therapy
. Aug 22, 2008
Filed under: sex and daily living, sex therapy
