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July 31, 2024

Why Sex Addiction Isn’t About Sex

When our culture hears about a person with sex addiction, often the automatic assumption is that he (or she) must like a lot of sex. Some may even diminish the condition altogether and easily wonder, Is sex addiction real? In light of the nature of their behaviors, those struggling with hypersexuality are also often labeled as perverted, creepy, or strange.

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June 28, 2024

Does Childhood Trauma Cause Intimacy Issues?

For better or worse, our earliest relationships and experiences play an integral role in who we become as adults. Children are resilient and can learn to survive in even the worst situations, but early childhood experiences, especially traumatic ones, can have a lasting impact on who we are as individuals and how we relate to others.

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May 3, 2024

How Toxic Masculinity Harms

VerywellMind.com describes toxic masculinity as a concept that is used to define “unhealthy and often traditional characteristics or attributes associated with men.” In short, it’s when men feel the need to prove their worth by adhering to the unspoken rules of what it means to be “manly.” This could include not showing emotion, holding positions of power, earning a lot of money, protecting those around them, and more.

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April 15, 2024

Male Sexual Abuse Survivors Often Struggle with Sex Addiction

While it may seem strange, it is a very common reaction among those who have survived childhood sexual abuse. In fact, studies have shown that sexual abuse during the developmental years has a strong correlation with hypersexuality, sex addiction, and an unhealthy perception of sex, intimacy, and relationships as an adult.

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