Sex & Porn Addiction

What It Is

A pattern of sexual behavior that persists despite consequences.

The National Council on Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity defines sexual addiction as engaging in persistent and escalating patterns of sexual behavior acted out despite increasing negative consequences to self and others.

An individual with sexual addiction fixates on sex to the point that it takes over their behavior and mindset and becomes a detriment to their personal life — continuing the behavior even when it means health risks, broken relationships, financial problems, or incarceration. There's no single definitive test for sexual addiction; healthcare practitioners typically diagnose it based on a comprehensive medical, mental health, and family assessment.

Signs & Symptoms

Recognizing sex and porn addiction.

• Excessively viewing pornography
• Excessively calling phone sex lines
• Excessively participating in cybersex
• Compulsively thinking or daydreaming about sex
• Fixating on sexual desires
• Finding limited or no satisfaction in sexual activities
• Developing limited or no real attachment to sexual partners
• Feeling guilt, shame, or low self-esteem from sexual obsession or actions
• Engaging in high-risk "acting-out" behaviors
• Compulsive masturbation
• Voyeuristic activities
• Exhibitionist activities
• Engaging in molestation or rape

Treatment At Two Dreams

How we treat sex and porn addiction.

Two Dreams offers inpatient, intensive outpatient, and outpatient services based on each individual's needs and level of care required. Our trained counselors, under the supervision of a physician, help clients decide which placement best fits their needs and guide them through every transition step-by-step.

We also provide step-down transition programs to help clients shift out of the treatment center setting, so recovery continues smoothly after formal treatment ends.