Do you think most guys on here have a Sexual compulsivity disorder (Sex Addict)

[FlaccidChimp]

I have an addiction to sex like I have an addiction to ordering food. I get cravings for it and I pay for what I want to try. I can do it my self but it wont be as good. Do I have to do it? Maybe not but it will lower my quality of life.

[Jonestown]

Would think a discussion should be based on something that's established to be a real thing, a quick google search brings up 'sex addiction isn't a medically recognized diagnosis. Contrary to cultural belief, psychiatrists don't consider sex addiction an actual addiction, disorder or diagnosis'

That's not to say that there isn't a thriving industry dedicated to the treatment of "sex addiction" because there is, populated by expensive self ordained specialists operating out of plush facilities dedicated to the treatment of not only the addicts, but for an extra income stream, their non-addicted partners and dependants as well. I once heard a talk by an acolyte of the aforementioned Patrick Carnes, whilst it was very profound the only thing that sticks in my mind is that his name was Randy.

[Thephoenix]

To be fair to the OP, this subject comes up from time to time on punting forums.

I recall the old NW site having a section at the top of the main board about sex addiction, that had been left to run, and it ended up with pages of posts from  punters who confessed to having problems giving up their behaviour even though they felt it was impacting negatively on their home life, work, relationships and finances.

Addiction or not, I think we'd be naive to believe there aren't punters, including guys on here, who genuinely feel their punting may be at least verging on becoming compulsive, out of control and possibly destructive.

Probably most of us don't feel that applies to us, or at least we convince ourselves it doesn't.

However, at what stage does what we refer to as a hobby, become compulsive sexual behaviour?

Is it when  we reach a stage where we feel it's having a far greater impact on our finances, work, relationships etc, than maybe we anticipated and we have difficulty in maintaining control?
Is it when we use punting as an escape from other problems such as loneliness, depression, anxiety or stress?

My old Aunty Nell used to say " Enjoy everything in moderation Sonny Jim",  and "A little bit of what you fancy does you good!"
Old Earnest from next door used to drop in occasionally to slip her a goldfish, so she should know.

Sex is like whiskey..... It's a good servant but a bad master!.

[GoodLookinGuy]

To be fair to the OP, this subject comes up from time to time on punting forums.

I recall the old NW site having a section at the top of the main board about sex addiction, that had been left to run, and it ended up with pages of posts from  punters who confessed to having problems giving up their behaviour even though they felt it was impacting negatively on their home life, work, relationships and finances.

Addiction or not, I think we'd be naive to believe there aren't punters, including guys on here, who genuinely feel their punting may be at least verging on becoming compulsive, out of control and possibly destructive.

Probably most of us don't feel that applies to us, or at least we convince ourselves it doesn't.

However, at what stage does what we refer to as a hobby, become compulsive sexual behaviour?

Is it when  we reach a stage where we feel it's having a far greater impact on our finances, work, relationships etc, than maybe we anticipated and we have difficulty in maintaining control?
Is it when we use punting as an escape from other problems such as loneliness, depression, anxiety or stress?

My old Aunty Nell used to say " Enjoy everything in moderation Sonny Jim",  and "A little bit of what you fancy does you good!"
Old Earnest from next door used to drop in occasionally to slip her a goldfish, so she should know.

Sex is like whiskey..... It's a good servant but a bad master!.

I guess it's a problem when, like the OP says about wanting to stop but can't. If deep down you want to stop but can't then I guess it's more like the junkie getting a fix.

Most people on this board, I get the sense see it as a hobby and are comfortable doing it. However as with a pub full of people, most will be social drinkers without a problem, but there will be a handful of alcoholics that need alcohol to function or to fulful the need to get away from their everyday lives.

[Cheshuk]

That's not to say that there isn't a thriving industry dedicated to the treatment of "sex addiction" because there is, populated by expensive self ordained specialists operating out of plush facilities dedicated to the treatment of not only the addicts, but for an extra income stream, their non-addicted partners and dependants as well. I once heard a talk by an acolyte of the aforementioned Patrick Carnes, whilst it was very profound the only thing that sticks in my mind is that his name was Randy.

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