Why Addiction May Have Increased During the Pandemic

Many people struggling with addiction have sought help for the first time.

Many people struggling with addiction have sought help for the first time.

Relapse Is a Part of Recovery

Recovering from addiction is about progress, not perfection.

Recovering from addiction is about progress, not perfection.

Do Men Really Want More Sex Partners Than Women Do?

Across species, males want more sex partners than females. But the so-called "Coolidge effect" in humans has been difficult to test in the lab—until now.

Across species, males want more sex partners than females. But the so-called "Coolidge effect" in humans has been difficult to test in the lab—until now.

Why Do Young People Cheat and Have Affairs?

New research examines the reasons why people are unfaithful.

New research examines the reasons why people are unfaithful.

Does It Matter When We Use the Word "Disorder?"

Words are powerful. We must use them with great care.

Words are powerful. We must use them with great care.

"Sex addiction" is a provocative subject. But since it is not an established diagnosis, we need to look deeper at what else may be going on. Read on to learn more.

How Imperialism Sexualized Asian Women

The long-term consequences of racism, sexism, and imperialism.

The long-term consequences of racism, sexism, and imperialism.

5 Things People Misunderstand About "Sex Addiction"

If therapists are confused about "sex addiction," how can the public be clear?

If therapists are confused about "sex addiction," how can the public be clear?

Compulsion, Anguish, and Castration

Castration plays a disturbing role in the desperate thinking of many men who fear their sexual compulsions.

Castration plays a disturbing role in the desperate thinking of many men who fear their sexual compulsions.

What Role Does Sexual Compulsion Play in Violence Against Women?

Did sex addiction, or racism and sexism, play a role in the Atlanta mass murder? What if sexual compulsion is a product of racism and sexism?

Did sex addiction, or racism and sexism, play a role in the Atlanta mass murder? What if sexual compulsion is a product of racism and sexism?

Successfully Dating a Person with an Addiction

5 “green” flags to look for if you want the relationship to work.

5 “green” flags to look for if you want the relationship to work.

Unwanted Sexual Behaviors in Relationships

if your partner asks you to do something sexually beyond your comfort zone how do you view the request?

if your partner asks you to do something sexually beyond your comfort zone how do you view the request?

The Contradiction of Addiction

Is addiction a disease, a choice, or a form of powerlessness?

Is addiction a disease, a choice, or a form of powerlessness?

Why Some Men Will Pay for Sex

New research confirms what many sex workers have known about their clients all along.

New research confirms what many sex workers have known about their clients all along.

Dry January Is Hard

“As my heart raced and cortisol shot through my veins, the only thing I could think of was, 'Damn, I need a drink,'” she wrote.

“As my heart raced and cortisol shot through my veins, the only thing I could think of was, 'Damn, I need a drink,'” she wrote.

Radical Transparency Is the New Anonymous in Addiction Help

Anonymity was put in place to protect Alcoholics Anonymous from the slip-ups of its members and to give those members safety nearly 100 years ago. It's time to change the approach.

Anonymity was put in place to protect Alcoholics Anonymous from the slip-ups of its members and to give those members safety nearly 100 years ago. It's time to change the approach.

My Passport to Shame

How my acculturation to the United States led me through a journey of shame and acceptance.

How my acculturation to the United States led me through a journey of shame and acceptance.

Mens' Sex Drive May Rise and Fall Due to One Brain Enzyme

New research suggests that males' interest in sex may be strongly influenced by a brain enzyme called aromatase.

New research suggests that males' interest in sex may be strongly influenced by a brain enzyme called aromatase.

Sex Addiction: Therapy's Dirty Little Secret

Any close examination of the term reveals a number of the field's dirty little secrets. None are pretty.

Any close examination of the term reveals a number of the field's dirty little secrets. None are pretty.

If Not Sex Addicted, Then What?

OK then, if it's not sex addiction, what is the problem? Well, for starters, it's worse than you think.

OK then, if it's not sex addiction, what is the problem? Well, for starters, it's worse than you think.

The Controversy Over Sex Addiction

So you think you're a sex addict? You might want to think again.

So you think you're a sex addict? You might want to think again.

Jerry Falwell, Jr. Gives Sex a Bad Name

Another anti-sex Christian leader caught with his pants open? Another classic case of reaction formation.

Another anti-sex Christian leader caught with his pants open? Another classic case of reaction formation.

Religious People Report More “Porn Addiction”

Although religious people on the whole view less porn, they feel much more distress about it when they do.

Although religious people on the whole view less porn, they feel much more distress about it when they do.

Heroin, Toothbrushes, and Prostitutes

Another perspective to help end the compulsive behavior cycle.

Another perspective to help end the compulsive behavior cycle.

The Three Types of Sex: How Many Do You Engage In?

Sex comes in three varieties: procreative, relationship-affirming, or recreational. Since Biblical times, one has been very controversial.

Sex comes in three varieties: procreative, relationship-affirming, or recreational. Since Biblical times, one has been very controversial.

Can You Be Addicted to Love?

Do you always have to be "in love?" Are you always in love with people who don't love you back the way you wished they would? Find out why and what you can do about it.

Do you always have to be "in love?" Are you always in love with people who don't love you back the way you wished they would? Find out why and what you can do about it.

Why Millennials Love Anime and Hentai Pornography

Anime/Hentai pornography is a growing trend among children and young adults. Here's what that could mean for your children.

Anime/Hentai pornography is a growing trend among children and young adults. Here's what that could mean for your children.

Addiction: When Apologies Aren't Enough

How people suffering from addiction can take responsibility for their actions.

How people suffering from addiction can take responsibility for their actions.

Problematic Porn Use and a Lack of Purpose

Some people resign themselves to problematic porn use due to feelings of purposelessness.

Some people resign themselves to problematic porn use due to feelings of purposelessness.

The Darker Side of Casual Sex

A new research study interviewed dozens of people who had engaged in regular casual sex to explore the impact on mental health and well-being. What are the key findings?

A new research study interviewed dozens of people who had engaged in regular casual sex to explore the impact on mental health and well-being. What are the key findings?