Is sex addiction real?

In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a woman gifted, and then cursed, with foresight. Despite warning everyone about the tragedies to come, she was ignored. Modernly, this story still resonates. We talk about the history, the Cassandra complex, modern day Cassandras, and why it has ... Show More

Asking for help is one thing. What about accepting it? Where is the line when it comes to asking too much?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Registered psychologist, writer, researcher and podcast host Dr. Hillary McBride has done so much work and research in the field of therapy and how people work in general. We chat about vicarious healing, psychedelics in a therapeutic setting and the power of sharing stories. See ... Show More

Hypersexuality, overactive libido and sex addiction are just a few of many terms used to describe those who simply can’t seem to get enough when it comes to sex. According to UK-Rehab.com, it’s estimated that somewhere between 3% and 6% of adults in the country are addicted to se ... Show More

Only recently have we begun to identify the huge impact that sex and pornography addiction have on people and their relationships. Like food addiction sex is something for which total abstinence may not be an appropriate goal. In this episode we will discuss how and why sex and / ... Show More

Small compromises with pornography can lead to a serious addiction problem. When left undealt with, it will do a lot of harm to your marriage. John, Erin and Greg talk about why some men choose to look at porn, and offer help to those caught in an addiction cycle. Featuring Mrs. ... Show More

Overcoming an addiction comes with a variety of challenges but one aspect of sobriety that's often left undiscussed is how it can affect sex and relationships.Co-hosts Carina Kolodny and Noah Michelson speak with three recovering addicts to learn about how their sobriety has chan ... Show More

This week we speak with a woman about her severe porn addiction. She reached out because porn addiction is rarely discussed from the female perspective. She discussed how her addiction began, how it has affected her everyday life and relationship, and how she working to overcome ... Show More

Is sex addiction really a thing? Or just an excuse for horny people with no self-control? And why is demand for help with sex addiction on the rise (no pun intended)? This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen offers 6 signs of sex addiction and how to know if you have a ... Show More

Modern scientists have extensively researched addicts and the things they abuse, but we still don't understand everything about the nature of addiction. So how does it work? Tune in to learn more about addiction (and why you can't kick your SYSK habit). Learn more about your ad-c ... Show More

Where’s the line between an addiction and a bad habit? Why do definitions of mental illnesses change over time? And what’s the most addictive thing in the world? 

Being addicted to pornography, commonly referred to as a "porn addiction," is a condition where an individual exhibits a compulsive and unhealthy dependency on pornography. This addiction can manifest as an inability to control one's consumption of explicit sexual material, leadi ... Show More

A woman opens up to Geth about being a love addict and why it's different from sex addiction. She also talks about her struggle with only being interested in unavailable men.