Sex Addiction: A Disease Or An Excuse? - GoFuckYourself.com

Redrob · 03-06-2010, 10:33 AM

On 3/5/2010 Kathleen Master on NPR reported:

"Still, even though excessive sexual behavior has been described for a long time, it has yet to be officially recognized by the psychiatrists' bible, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Instead, the category resides in the book's appendix.

Dr. Martin Kafka, a Harvard professor and psychiatrist at the med school's McLean hospital, and his colleagues are trying to push it out of that back-of-the book diagnostic "wastebasket." They're proposing that "hypersexual disorder" be added to the next edition of the DSM. Kafka says research over the last few decades supports that idea that these extreme sexual behaviors are symptoms of a mental disorder."

and,

"Typically, when a new mental disorder gets added into the DSM, its inclusion stimulates a good deal of research on the topic. If accepted, the new definition could help garner more scientific attention."

While a more balanced article, the effort to classify "porn" as an addictive subject continues.

Link to Article

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BobG · 03-06-2010, 11:10 AM

Don't let the media confuse you with the sensationalism they've created about it based on the Tiger Woods thing. They need to create something intriguing about their story so they sprinkle it with controversy. In reality, it's cut and dry and not controversial and whether it's an addiction or not is easy to determine. In simple terms, if a person wants to quit, needs to quit, may face legal, social or personal health consequences if they don't quit, but can not quit... that's addiction. Do you think that there are people out there who engage in risky or illegal sexual behaviors that negatively affect their lives who want to quit but can't? There are. Therefore, sex addiction is real.

fatfoo · 03-06-2010, 11:12 AM

That's interesting.

Here's more:

Hypersexuality or nymphomania

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypersexuality

mvee · 03-06-2010, 11:23 AM

I would group it with anorexia, cutting, food addicts and other attention seeking 'poor me' disorders. People are behaving in a fashion that is disruptive and destructive to their lives. But what they are really doing is avoiding dealing with aspects of their lives that are over whelming to them at that particular time. I am no professional, but I would call it a avoidance strategy rather than a full blown disorder.

Sexual Addiction seems to be the new pop culture buzz for the media who uses it for exploitative headlines. There is so much shame that our culture puts on people for getting caught for being sexually active that it makes it all the more taboo

What did Tiger do wrong beyond cheating on his wife?

Why hasn't the media been equally as judgmental on Antonio Cromartie who has 7 kids by 6 women in 5 different states. although not married that is a 1000x more irresponsible than anything Tiger did. Yet the media ignores that for the most part.

BobG · 03-06-2010, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mvee

I would group it with anorexia, cutting, food addicts and other attention seeking 'poor me' disorders..... But what they are really doing is avoiding dealing with aspects of their lives that are over whelming to them at that particular time. I am no professional, but I would call it a avoidance strategy rather than a full blown disorder.

Put alcoholism and drug addiction in that group too then since those are also practiced as a means of avoiding dealing with overwhelming aspects of life.

DWB · 03-06-2010, 11:45 AM

I believe in sex addiction or any other addiction. It happens.

BlackCrayon · 03-06-2010, 11:46 AM

there is a lot more to it than you can't just keep it in your pants. Many people do use it as an excuse, for some it is real but definitely not all who claim to be sexual addicts are.

mikeyddddd · 03-06-2010, 12:00 PM

Redrob · 03-06-2010, 12:10 PM

There is a real effort by conservative christians to stop attacking our industry on the basis of obscenity because the tactic hasn't worked.

They have changed tactics and are now trying to have porn reclassified as an addictive substance and come under the regulation of the FDA.

If you think 2257 is a bitch, wait to you see what happens if FDA gains regulatory power over our industry.

ottopottomouse · 03-06-2010, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redrob

There is a real effort by conservative christians to stop attacking our industry on the basis of obscenity because the tactic hasn't worked.

They have changed tactics and are now trying to have porn reclassified as an addictive substance and come under the regulation of the FDA.

If you think 2257 is a bitch, wait to you see what happens if FDA gains regulatory power over our industry.

better register myself medicinalporn.com

two things

the FDA can only stick there nose into stuff in america
although there is no money in porn banning it will cost how much in lost taxes? smoking isn't good for you but it's never going to get banned while it pays to be legal.

SuckOnThis · 03-07-2010, 01:04 AM

Guys want to fuck everything when they're in their teens and 20's and women want to fuck everything when they are in their 30's and 40's. Its nature, not addiction.

BIGTYMER · 03-07-2010, 02:21 AM

Excuse. When I don't have sex for a long period of time I don't start feeling sick.

JamesK · 03-07-2010, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mvee

I would group it with anorexia, cutting, food addicts and other attention seeking 'poor me' disorders. People are behaving in a fashion that is disruptive and destructive to their lives. But what they are really doing is avoiding dealing with aspects of their lives that are over whelming to them at that particular time. I am no professional, but I would call it a avoidance strategy rather than a full blown disorder.

dude

spazlabz · 03-07-2010, 07:37 AM

it is an addiction or illness, however you want to label it. It is real and should be added.

For those that do not have a mental illness it is very easy to see excuses everywhere and a lot of people diagnosed with mental illness use that diagnosis as a crutch or excuse for behaviors unrelated to their illness (which makes it hard for people who are working to feel more normal to be taken seriously). Tiger Woods may have a sex addiction, I havent sat in a room and talked with him. But then I wonder how many guys wouldn't take advantage of the super stardom and insta-fame he got

spaz

03-06-2010, 10:33 AM	#1
Redrob Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In a refrigerator box by the tracks. Posts: 4,791	Sex Addiction: A Disease Or An Excuse? On 3/5/2010 Kathleen Master on NPR reported: "Still, even though excessive sexual behavior has been described for a long time, it has yet to be officially recognized by the psychiatrists' bible, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Instead, the category resides in the book's appendix. Dr. Martin Kafka, a Harvard professor and psychiatrist at the med school's McLean hospital, and his colleagues are trying to push it out of that back-of-the book diagnostic "wastebasket." They're proposing that "hypersexual disorder" be added to the next edition of the DSM. Kafka says research over the last few decades supports that idea that these extreme sexual behaviors are symptoms of a mental disorder." and, "Typically, when a new mental disorder gets added into the DSM, its inclusion stimulates a good deal of research on the topic. If accepted, the new definition could help garner more scientific attention." While a more balanced article, the effort to classify "porn" as an addictive subject continues. Link to Article No Fear, Just Knowledge.

03-06-2010, 11:12 AM	#3
fatfoo ICQ:649699063 Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 27,763	That's interesting. Here's more: Hypersexuality or nymphomania http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypersexuality __________________ Send me an email: [email protected]

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BlackCrayon Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ottawa Posts: 19,631	there is a lot more to it than you can't just keep it in your pants. Many people do use it as an excuse, for some it is real but definitely not all who claim to be sexual addicts are. __________________ you don't know you're wearing a leash if you sit by the peg all day..

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03-06-2010, 11:10 AM	#2
BobG Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,274	Don't let the media confuse you with the sensationalism they've created about it based on the Tiger Woods thing. They need to create something intriguing about their story so they sprinkle it with controversy. In reality, it's cut and dry and not controversial and whether it's an addiction or not is easy to determine. In simple terms, if a person wants to quit, needs to quit, may face legal, social or personal health consequences if they don't quit, but can not quit... that's addiction. Do you think that there are people out there who engage in risky or illegal sexual behaviors that negatively affect their lives who want to quit but can't? There are. Therefore, sex addiction is real.

03-06-2010, 11:23 AM	#4
mvee Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: sf Posts: 938	I would group it with anorexia, cutting, food addicts and other attention seeking 'poor me' disorders. People are behaving in a fashion that is disruptive and destructive to their lives. But what they are really doing is avoiding dealing with aspects of their lives that are over whelming to them at that particular time. I am no professional, but I would call it a avoidance strategy rather than a full blown disorder. Sexual Addiction seems to be the new pop culture buzz for the media who uses it for exploitative headlines. There is so much shame that our culture puts on people for getting caught for being sexually active that it makes it all the more taboo What did Tiger do wrong beyond cheating on his wife? Why hasn't the media been equally as judgmental on Antonio Cromartie who has 7 kids by 6 women in 5 different states. although not married that is a 1000x more irresponsible than anything Tiger did. Yet the media ignores that for the most part.

03-06-2010, 11:45 AM	#6
DWB Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Encrypted. Access denied. Posts: 31,779	I believe in sex addiction or any other addiction. It happens.

03-06-2010, 12:10 PM	#9
Redrob Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In a refrigerator box by the tracks. Posts: 4,791	There is a real effort by conservative christians to stop attacking our industry on the basis of obscenity because the tactic hasn't worked. They have changed tactics and are now trying to have porn reclassified as an addictive substance and come under the regulation of the FDA. If you think 2257 is a bitch, wait to you see what happens if FDA gains regulatory power over our industry.

03-07-2010, 01:04 AM	#11
SuckOnThis So Fucking Banned Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In my head Posts: 6,844	Guys want to fuck everything when they're in their teens and 20's and women want to fuck everything when they are in their 30's and 40's. Its nature, not addiction.

03-07-2010, 02:21 AM	#12
BIGTYMER Junior Achiever Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Walled Garden Posts: 17,066	Excuse. When I don't have sex for a long period of time I don't start feeling sick.

03-07-2010, 07:37 AM	#14
spazlabz Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kentucky Posts: 6,548	it is an addiction or illness, however you want to label it. It is real and should be added. For those that do not have a mental illness it is very easy to see excuses everywhere and a lot of people diagnosed with mental illness use that diagnosis as a crutch or excuse for behaviors unrelated to their illness (which makes it hard for people who are working to feel more normal to be taken seriously). Tiger Woods may have a sex addiction, I havent sat in a room and talked with him. But then I wonder how many guys wouldn't take advantage of the super stardom and insta-fame he got spaz