The Factors and Effects of Sexual Addiction in our Daily Life

Abstract

Sex addiction is a very serious phenomenon and problem in our daily life. Not just adults, but minors as well. Sex addiction refers to compulsive thoughts or urges and compulsive behaviors related to sex. Sometimes, compulsive sexual behavior urges and thoughts can lead to problems in People's Daily lives, including relationships, careers, and physical and mental health. The paper reviews the factors that lead to sex addiction including hereditary, body endocrine hormones, abuse in the family as children, social environment, peer influence, and mood factors. The negative impact of destroying relationships with loved ones and family is some physical and psychological diseases. This paper mainly reviewed two psychological disorders--- Cyber sexual disorder and Hypersuxal disorder. And the paper also mentioned different methods of medication and psychotherapy to treat sex addiction. These findings extended our understanding of sexual addiction and suggested clinical potential in the treatment.