Dr. Karen Stewart is a clinical psychologist who provides comprehensive treatment for clients with sexual dysfunctions, disorders, sex and porn addictions, relationship problems and mental health conditions.
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Heidi Fleiss Talks Sex, Drugs, and Saving Macaws
I’ll get high to hide my pain and as an excuse. It’s stupid, just plain stupid. I’ve never known drugs to help anyone. It’s so crazy to hate it so much but to do it still. I don’t understand that insanity.
Lying, Manipulating, and Sleeping Around: Sex Addiction and Recovery
I was fine labeling myself a hedonist, a kinkster, or a playboy, but to actually admit that I couldn’t control my destructive behavior took years, even decades.
Growing Up Gay, Muslim, and Addicted to Sex (and Drugs)
I craved love and attention, and as I started to rebel against my religion, porn and sex became a hobby that distracted from my loneliness; later it evolved into an obsession, and eventually, an addiction.
Sex Addiction, Porn, and Online Dating: An Interview with Dr. Stefanie Carnes
More and more women are getting involved with porn, cybersex, hook-up apps and sexting. Given the technological advances, it’s not surprising that these behavioral addictions have blown up.
Do sex addicts love?
Sex addicts can learn love and intimacy when they treat and heal past trauma. More here on emotions of love and the sex addict, as well as how expressions of
Conditions Under Addiction "Umbrella" Continue To Evolve
“Whether it’s drugs, sex, gambling or whatever, you’re looking at impulse-control disorders where people have difficulty refraining from maladaptive use,” said one expert. Video gaming, shopping, social media use, sex—according to The Guardian, the scope of what falls into “addiction” has broadened in recent years. Rather than just including alcohol, tobacco and drugs, other substances… Continue reading Conditions Under Addiction "Umbrella" Continue To Evolve
Sex Addiction May Affect More People Than Previously Thought
Researchers examined the rates of sexual compulsion between the genders for a new study on the prevalence of sex addiction. More people than previously thought could be dealing with sex addiction, or at least sexual compulsions, according to a new study. The research, published in the JAMA Open Network, found that 8.6% of Americans may… Continue reading Sex Addiction May Affect More People Than Previously Thought
Mel B To Enter Rehab For Alcohol, Sex Addiction
Brown says she has been using alcohol to “numb my pain,” spurred by a difficult divorce and the death of her father. TV personality and performer Mel B is heading to rehab for alcohol and sex addiction, according to the Guardian. The former Spice Girl, who has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), said… Continue reading Mel B To Enter Rehab For Alcohol, Sex Addiction
World Health Organization Adds Sex Addiction to Disease List
However, there is still some controversy among clinicians about whether it should be included. A new mental health disorder has been added to the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Diseases list—compulsive sexual behavior disorder. According to CNN, the inclusion came in the June update of the list, which is called the ICD-11, and is… Continue reading World Health Organization Adds Sex Addiction to Disease List