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Symptoms of sexual integrity issues;
Loss of Control: Recurrent failure to resist sexual impulses Compulsive Behavior: More extensive/longer sexual acting out than intended Efforts to Stop: Ongoing, but unsuccessful, efforts to stop, reduce, or control behavior Loss of Time: Inordinate time spent obtaining sex, being sexual, or recovering from sexual experiences Preoccupation: Feeling preoccupied with sexual behavior and/or preparatory activities Inability to Fulfill Obligations: Acting out takes significant time away from obligations: occupational, academic, domestic, or social Continuance: Continuation of behavior despite consequences such as: Risk of VD Abortions/unwanted pregnancies Lost partner or had marital problems Career problems Lost rights to be with children Risk arrest Escalation—Tolerance: More frequency or intensity of behavior is needed over time to obtain the desired result Losses: Deliberately limiting social, occupational, or recreational activities to keep time open for acting out Withdrawal: Distress, restlessness, or irritability if unable to do behavior (withdrawal) A minimum of three of the above 10 are needed for sex addiction to be considered present. Many sex addicts have five signs, while over 50% have seven. |
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