Center For Healthy Sex Presents: Sex Addiction Los Angeles

• Recovery Components
• Disclosure
• Polygraph Exams as an Aid to Recovery
• Celibacy Contracts
• The Partner’s Recovery Journey
• Slip and Relapse Recovery
• A Blueprint for Rebuilding Broken Trust
• When Is It Time to Move On?

Post a comment . Nov 03, 2009
Filed under: books, couples therapy, female sex addiction, obsession, sex addiction, sex addiction therapist, sex addiction therapy, sexual addiction, sexual compulsivity

This is the ninth year of this program: Workshops for Sexually Compulsive and Addicted Men.

These workshops are designed for men new to recovery, men struggling to maintain their recovery, or men undecided as to whether they are sexually addicted.   This workshop will benefit you if you struggle with out of control and destructive sexual behavior.

Located in beautiful, historic, downtown Austin, Texas.

3-day workshops:

November 13-15 - 2009

February 26-28 – 2010

June 4-6 - 2010

Cost: $695 (meals and accommodations not included)

A printable flyer can be download at http://www.sexual-addict.com/Flyer2009-2010c.pdf

To learn more about the workshops or sexual addiction go to

www.sexual-addict.com.

Contact Dr. Michael Johnson directly at 512 928 4357 or

doctor@sexual-addict.com.

Post a comment . Oct 30, 2009
Filed under: sexual compulsivity, cybersex addiction, men's sexuality, obsession, sex addiction help, sex addiction therapist, sex addiction therapy, sexual addiction, sexual compulsivity

If your tired of keeping your disturbing sexual issues to yourself, or need an inexpensive way to get your sex therapy questions answered you can call a hot-line.  That’s right!  Contact this sex therapy hot-line where licensed professionals will help you with your issues.

http://yourdarksecrets.com/

Let us know how it goes by clicking the comment button below and giving us a report.

Post a comment . Oct 23, 2009
Filed under: sex and daily living, uncategorized, couples therapy, female sexual desire, female sexuality, healthy eroticism, obsession, pornography, sex therapy, sexual assault, sexual potential, women's sexuality

More and more experts are in agreeement that compulsive sexual behaviors can be a problem that ruin people’s lives.  The question still remains whether sex can be an addiction or whether it’s part of a personality disorder. 

Read this New York Times article then let us know what you think.  Go to: http://www.nytimes.com/1984/10/16/science/some-sexual-behavior-viewed-as-an-addiction.html?sec=health&spon=&pagewanted=all

Post a comment . Oct 02, 2009
Filed under: sexual addiction, cybersex addiction, men's sexuality, obsession, sex addiction help, sex addiction therapist, sex addiction therapy, sexual addiction, sexual compulsivity, women's sexuality

Anthropologist Helen Fisher talks about why we love on this video at Ted.com.  She states that romantic love is a basic mating drive and can be an addiction as well. 

Love addiction is comprised of focus, obsession, craving, distorting reality, and taking risks.  It also shares the same features of chemical addiction such as tolerance, withdrawl, and relapse.

To watch the video, go to

http//www.ted.com/index.php/talks/helen_fisher_studies_the_brain_in_love.html

Dr. Fisher states, “love is in us, it’s deeply embeded in the brain.”

Post a comment . Jul 10, 2009
Filed under: love addiction, uncategorized, female sexual desire, female sexuality, love addiction, obsession, sex and women, treatment for love addiction, women's sexuality

It’s difficult to answer that question with certainty but given the information in the article posted below, it doesn’t look good for the fallen Kung-Fu actor. 

Not everyone who dies of a sexually-related death is a sex addict.  But according to his ex-wives (he had five), he engaged in potentially leathel sexual behaviors when seemed to escalate over time.  Developing a tolerance is one of the ear-marks of sex addiction.

Did he ultimately kill himself due to his preference for tying himself up?  It sure looks that way.  Although one of his ex-wives states that he used to tie himself up, the reports of the condition he was in when found dead indicate that there was another party present.

I’m no Sherlock Holmes but my speculation is that the sex-play went awry with one or both parties pushing the envelope too far.  When it was clear that Mr. Carradine was dead, his sexual partner fled the scene.

For more detailed information on the topic, go to http://http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2009/06/10/2009-06-10_thai_tabloid_david_carradine_photos_show_fishets_wig_womens_lingerie.html

Post a comment . Jun 19, 2009
Filed under: sexual addiction, obsession, sex addiction help, sex addiction therapist, sex addiction therapy, sexual addiction, sexual compulsivity, sexual dysfunction

Whether or not pornography is good for a culture or not is a complicated topic. On the one hand the right to print and view porn is a free speech issue, and on the other hand it can be a human rights issue.  Many young men and women die every year due to overdose, suicide, homicide, and accidents due to the torment they are going through working in porn films.   

Although I don’t have an answer about what is “right” and what is “wrong” where the availability of porn is concerned, former porn actress, Shelley Luben does.  She has created a crusade to help people get out of the porn industry.  Her site does anything but glamorize an industry that chews people up and spits them out. 

Watching porn is not a victimless crime.

Eleven porn porn stars died from HIV, suicide, homicide and drugs in 2007.
Between 2003 and 2005, 976 performers were reported with 1,153 positive STD results.
66% of porn performers have Herpes, a non-curable disease.

To read more about porn industry stats and current legislation in the state of California, go to http://www.shelleylubben.com/index.php?truth=home

Click on the comment button below and let us know what you think about this topic.

2 Comments . Jun 12, 2009
Filed under: porn industry, sexual abuse, drug addiction, female sex addiction, obsession, porn industry, pornography, sex addiction, sex and women, sexual abuse, sexual addiction, sexual dysfunction, women's sexuality

Are you, or someone you know, a love addict? Are you constantly waiting for others to fill your needs in order to feel good? Do you fantasize endlessly about the “happily ever after story?” Love addict’s are always waiting for “the one” yet are never able to stick with just one.

Danish documentary film maker, Pernille Rose is researching love addiction for a new film. She has created a dedicated web site for people who struggle with this problem who would like to share their experiences in order to help others.

If you are willing to tell your story, go to www.loveaddiction.com to be a part of this project.

Post a comment . Feb 07, 2009
Filed under: love addiction, female sexuality, love addiction, obsession