Sex addiction to be formally recognised

Sex addiction to be formally recognised as a psychiatric illness

By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 9:06 AM on 14th March 2011

Sex addiction might have once been seen as an excuse for high profile philanderers, but the condition is about to become formally recognised as a psychiatric disorder.

The ‘addiction’, in which sufferers have relentless sexual urges that feel out of one’s control, is being discussed by experts for inclusion in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

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The American Psychiatric Association (APA) publishes the manual, which is considered the definitive guide to what constitutes a genuine psychological disorder rather than an imaginary one.

Despite recognition by the APA, the NHS does not currently recognise sex addiction in Britain but some British psychiatrists have reported seeing up to three ‘sufferers’ a year.

While in the U.S, some American psychiatrists have claimed to treat one or two sex addicts per week.

Sex addiction became highly publicised when celebrities such as Tiger Woods and Russell Brand sought treatment for the condition.

Tiger Woods checked in for treatment in 2010 after admitting cheating on his wife Elin Nordegren with a string of different women

The shamed golfer underwent a six-week intensive programme at the Pine Grove clinic in Mississippi, designed to treat sexual addiction, sexual anorexia, relationship addiction and sexual trauma.

Gambling addiction has recently been classified as a mental illness in Britain and now the health service is starting a preliminary project for sex addiction treatment.

And the recent discussion of sex addiction could spark a boom in drug companies re-packaging anti-depressants and sex-drive-suppressants, according to experts.

The Priory chain of clinics say its patients: ‘work on themselves for eight or nine hours a day in group therapy, in individual sessions with their psychiatrists and with a wide range of trained therapists.’

Earlier this month Australian psychologists reported a rise in the number of patients being referred to them seeking treatment for the condition too.

Clinical psychologist and sex therapist Dr. Janet Hall in Melbourne said patients with sex addiction problems now make up the majority of her clients.

She says celebrity treatment has contributed to the rise and said: ‘It’s saying ‘if the famous and wealthy are addicts and get into trouble, I am not alone nor am I a horrible nasty person.'

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3 Reasons Why Women Cheat More Than Men

 

Flirting With Danger: 3 Reasons Why Women Cheat More Than Men

Got a bad case of wandering eye? You're in good company -- a survey of 3,000 people found that women are more likely to cheat than men.

The poll, taken by British dating firm Coffee & Company, showed that while 9 percent of men were certain they'd be unfaithful if they fell for somebody else, a whopping 25 percent of female respondents said they would definitely have an affair if an outsider piqued their interest. How do you know if you're likely to wind up in someone else's bed? The survey claims that women age 35 to 40 were the most likely to dabble in infidelity. One popular reason: Many are childless and looking to get more than a good-night kiss as a result of the tryst, Coffee & Co. reports. But that's not the only reason why women are more likely to cheat on their partners, the survey says. Many look for love elsewhere out of feelings of neglect, either physical or emotional. If sex becomes, well, kind of boring and predictable, women may wander away to find someone else who can spice things up. Feeling emotionally undervalued or just flat-out ignored can also lead to infidelity. If a husband is neglecting his wife so he can, say, work on his ship-in-a-bottle collection, the wife might go on the prowl for a guy who makes her feel good about herself -- as opposed to, say, hanging out with a husband who makes her feel less interesting than a tiny ship encased in glass. It's important to remember that all relationships take work and none are perfect. The solution to unhappiness in love and marriage is probably not to have sex with a stranger. It's much more likely to involve communicating with your significant other and working out your problems -- before you do irreparable harm (just 15 percent of men say they would forgive a cheater). We know, we know: Talking it out with the guy you love sounds considerably less fun than hooking up with a total hottie on your girlcation. But on the plus side, you're far less likely to get an STD simply by having a civilized conversation in your living room. And in the process, you may even save your relationship and remember why you fell in love with him in the first place. Related: Are Men More Likely to Cheat on Women Who Earn More?

The poll, taken by British dating firm Coffee & Company, showed that while 9 percent of men were certain they'd be unfaithful if they fell for somebody else, a whopping 25 percent of female respondents said they would definitely have an affair if an outsider piqued their interest. How do you know if you're likely to wind up in someone else's bed? The survey claims that women age 35 to 40 were the most likely to dabble in infidelity. One popular reason: Many are childless and looking to get more than a good-night kiss as a result of the tryst, Coffee & Co. reports. But that's not the only reason why women are more likely to cheat on their partners, the survey says. Many look for love elsewhere out of feelings of neglect, either physical or emotional. If sex becomes, well, kind of boring and predictable, women may wander away to find someone else who can spice things up. Feeling emotionally undervalued or just flat-out ignored can also lead to infidelity. If a husband is neglecting his wife so he can, say, work on his ship-in-a-bottle collection, the wife might go on the prowl for a guy who makes her feel good about herself -- as opposed to, say, hanging out with a husband who makes her feel less interesting than a tiny ship encased in glass. It's important to remember that all relationships take work and none are perfect. The solution to unhappiness in love and marriage is probably not to have sex with a stranger. It's much more likely to involve communicating with your significant other and working out your problems -- before you do irreparable harm (just 15 percent of men say they would forgive a cheater). We know, we know: Talking it out with the guy you love sounds considerably less fun than hooking up with a total hottie on your girlcation. But on the plus side, you're far less likely to get an STD simply by having a civilized conversation in your living room. And in the process, you may even save your relationship and remember why you fell in love with him in the first place. Related: Are Men More Likely to Cheat on Women Who Earn More? Read more at www.mydaily.com

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