Serious Common Addictions

3. Sex

A person suffering from a sex addiction may engage in extreme fantasies or view pornography excessively. Sex addictions can quickly overtake someone’s life and resisting the urge to engage in sexual activities may seem close to impossible. It becomes an obsession and is hard to divert the brain from thinking of anything other than obtaining the next sexual fix.

As with every addiction, a sex addiction can cause a lot of damage with personal relationships. If boundaries get pushed, respect and trust can quickly be lost. It can distance the addict from their loved ones and make committed relationships hard to maintain. On top of this, the likelihood of contracting a sexually transmitted infection is heightened, due to the increase of risky behaviors.