Gay Sex Addiction
Gay Sex Dddiction Definitions
So how might you tell if your compulsive sexual behavior is really a problem? The basic definition is as follows:
You may be a gay sex addict if you are engaging in one or more repetitive sexual behaviors which interfere with healthy living and result in significant stress to both you and your partner or other family members. Or see if you can answer yes to more than one of the following questions:
- As a recovering addict, have you been unable to remain sober from drugs and alcohol related to your sexual behaviors or romantic entanglements?
- Do you spend long hours on the computer downloading pornographic websites or interacting in chat rooms while neglecting your job and family?
- Do you experience extreme anxiety or panic responses related to sexual behavior?
- Have you ever risked your right to practice as a professional due to your sexual behavior?
- Have you ever been accused of sexual harassment?
- Do you have shameful sexual secrets you tell no one about?
- Have you made repeated attempts in therapy or support groups to control your sexual behavior, only to find yourself stuck in self-destructive patterns?
- Do you feel extremely depressed or hopeless because of efforts to break away from a pattern of compulsive romantic relationships?
- Have you ever exposed yourself in public, or engaged in a pattern of secretly looking in people’s windows?
- Have you ever been so obsessed with a person that you found yourself committing stalking behaviors?
If you feel you need help with your sex addiction, drug addiction or alcohol addiction, go to www.gay-rehab.com or call 1-800-511-9225 for a referral to a gay friendly addiction treatment program or gay friendly drug rehab in your area.
