The program here at Ken Adams and Associates helped save our marriage. It gave my wife and me a chance to feel hopeful again. Dealing with my addiction has been difficult. But, here, I found a place that helps me understand myself and feel less shame. I am so grateful to have found my way to this program.
Sex addiction in men vs. women
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Sex addiction in men vs. women
There can be some differences with somebody being sexually addicted depending on their gender, whether they’re male or a female. With men we tend to see a lot more stimulation with looking,; porn, strip clubs and so forth. Or very non-intimate experiences: prostitution, short-term affairs and anonymous encounters.
Women who have compulsive behavior sexually and romantically, in general, tend to be more relational in their acting out. When we say acting out we mean being sexual outside of set of boundaries that are explicit or implied in contract with another person, or violating their own values. They tend to play out the compulsion within a context of multiple relationships.
However, when you see women who come into treatment for sexual addiction, because there’s so much shame associated with the concept or the label of sex addict with a woman versus a man, she oftentimes does not seek help until it’s really bad. So oftentimes when women come into treatment their problems and their consequences are as severe if not worse than in a men.
Sexual Addiction
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This program is ground -breaking and keeps you centered in recovery. It has allowed me to remain in my marriage and conitnue my recovery.
Incredible! I am learning to listen to my body. Each week I learn something new about myself through the homework. Much greater awareness. I have choices. Learning not to be so reactionary. I feel freer.
This program is a great program. It is an outlet for an addictive problem, that goes beyond a 12-Step Program. Number one benefit – Education. The education about this addiction was a godsend. Then the process of walking us through all those recovery steps with homework, was very good. Makes you think and recognize what this addiction has done to your life.
The nurturing environment combined with the accountability was exactly what I needed to begin breaking through my codependency habits.
I have made significant strides in my recovery. Some more order has been restored to my life [by this program]. This part of my recovery revealed some wounds that need healing.