Does Sex Addiction have any basis in Science?

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KonDomme -> Does Sex Addiction have any basis in Science? (3/28/2009 11:59:28 AM)
What do you think?

Lockit -> RE: Does Sex Addiction have any basis in Science? (3/28/2009 12:22:22 PM)
It's not rocket science to know when someone is an addict to sex. lol I don't need a scientist or medical professional to prove it to me... I see it on a daily basis and I am a believer! lol

sunshinemiss -> RE: Does Sex Addiction have any basis in Science? (3/28/2009 2:17:28 PM)
Release of hormones. Want the good of hormones. The high of drugs. Point 1 The chase - possible win - variable positive reinforcement Like the high of gambling. Point 2 Feelings of acceptance, belonging. Like the high of sports, camraderie of smoking. Point 3 Relaxation post orgasm. Like the calm from downers. Point 4 Willingness to lose all that is important to you for the next hit. Like alcoholism. Point 5 Yeah it's addictive. *this is all right off the top of my head. Nothing scientific about it. But it is an educated guess.

Vendaval -> RE: Does Sex Addiction have any basis in Science? (3/28/2009 2:21:19 PM)
Here is the quickly available Wikipedia definition - "Sexologists have not reached any consensus regarding whether sexual addiction exists or, if it does, how to describe the phenomenon.[1][2] Some experts believe that sexual addiction is literally an addiction, directly analogous to alcohol and drug addictions. Other experts believe that sexual addiction is actually a form of obsessive compulsive disorder and refer to it as sexual compulsivity.[3] Still other experts believe that sex addiction is itself a myth, a by-product of cultural and other influences.[4][5]" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_addiction

Lynnxz -> RE: Does Sex Addiction have any basis in Science? (3/28/2009 2:23:46 PM)
I think much of the time, it's a cutesy "OooOoo, I'm just so wild!!" excuse used by people.... kind of like barsexuals- the women that only want to play with another woman when there's a guy to impress.

FullCircle -> RE: Does Sex Addiction have any basis in Science? (3/28/2009 2:37:18 PM)
Thoz barsexuals are very devious indeed but at the same time oh so impressive.[8\|]

Vanityfull -> RE: Does Sex Addiction have any basis in Science? (3/28/2009 8:59:05 PM)
pretty much anything can be an addiction, from sex to jogging to world of warcraft. anything that is hurting you and relationships you care about and you get a ecape from life from. drugs are physicaly addiction on their own, but anything can be pychologicaly addictive... EVEN THE INTERNET!

Lordandmaster -> RE: Does Sex Addiction have any basis in Science? (3/28/2009 9:15:49 PM)
Sounds like a pretty strong indication that it has no scientific basis. quote: ORIGINAL: Lockit It's not rocket science to know when someone is an addict to sex. lol I don't need a scientist or medical professional to prove it to me... I see it on a daily basis and I am a believer! lol

KonDomme -> RE: Does Sex Addiction have any basis in Science? (3/29/2009 2:44:00 AM)
Good morning to one and all [evening to those far flung darlings]. Thank you for your thoughts and for the links [was aware of the Internet opinions and definitions x Vendaval; I am inclined to agree with you Lynnxz]. Hope this did not bother too many as I see more hits than comments. Have a wonderful day/night all.

marsman -> RE: Does Sex Addiction have any basis in Science? (3/29/2009 10:29:45 PM)
Because sex is a requirement for the creation of life, I believe that it can be called an "addiction" in the same sense that "drinking water" or "breathing" or "eating" can be called addictive. That is to say NON-sense.

DesFIP -> RE: Does Sex Addiction have any basis in Science? (3/30/2009 4:56:48 AM)
Anything that stimulates the pleasure sensors of the brain can trigger addictions: food, sex, alcohol, drugs, etc.

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