When sexual urges take control
When sexual urges no longer feel free
Having a strong sex drive does not automatically mean there is a sex addiction. The difference lies mainly in the level of control you experience. You may regularly promise yourself to stop certain sexual behaviour, only to find that you cannot.
Perhaps sex takes up more and more of your time, you keep things hidden from your partner, or you notice that your behaviour is affecting your relationship, your work or the way you see yourself. In that case, there may be compulsive sexual behaviour. At Affect2U you can turn to us for help with sex addiction in a safe and discreet environment. Without judgement and without shame. We do not only look at the sexual behaviour itself, but above all at what lies underneath it.
How do you recognize a sex addiction?
- you try to stop or cut back, but keep falling into the same behaviour
- sexual thoughts or urges take up a lot of your time and attention
- you hide your behaviour from your partner or the people around you
- you need increasingly strong or different stimuli
- you use sex to regulate stress, loneliness or difficult emotions
- you feel guilt, shame or regret afterwards
- your relationship, work or daily life comes under pressure
How do I stop a sex addiction?
Anyone looking for help with sex addiction does not automatically need residential admission. For some people, individual or outpatient guidance is sufficient. A programme can include:
- individual counselling
- group sessions
- working on triggers and patterns
- emotional regulation
- support for underlying issues, such as a dual diagnosis
- family or partner counselling
- outpatient guidance
- residential admission when more intensive support is needed
How does Affect2U help with a
sex-addiction
?
For many people, shame is an important reason to postpone seeking help for sex addiction. Perhaps you have never spoken to anyone about what is happening. Perhaps even your partner does not know everything. You do not need to have all the answers at a first conversation.
That is why at Affect2U we always start with an intake conversation, in full discretion and without judgement. Together we look at which programme is most appropriate, outpatient or residential.
Ready to take the next step?
Time to look at your situation
honestly.
When you notice that quitting is not working, it is important not to keep procrastinating. A first conversation can bring peace and clarity.
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