Sex addiction, also known as compulsive sexual behavior or hypersexuality, is a serious behavioral health condition characterized by a persistent pattern of sexual thoughts, urges or activities that feel out of control and interfere with your daily life. People with sex addiction may use sexual activity to cope with emotional pain, trauma or stress, but this habit can have significant personal, relational and professional consequences over time.
Why You Should Take Sex Addiction Seriously
Like other addictions, sex addiction is not a moral failing or lack of willpower. It often stems from underlying psychological factors such as childhood trauma, attachment issues, anxiety or co-occurring mental health disorders. Left untreated, it can lead to serious consequences:
- Loss of relationships
- Job instability
- Legal problems
- Financial distress
- Profound shame and isolation
How Support Groups Help With Recovery
Acknowledging you have a problem you cannot solve by yourself can feel overwhelming. Support groups provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can share your experiences, learn from others and receive encouragement and accountability.
- Community and connection: Support groups reduce isolation and help participants feel understood by others facing similar challenges.
- Accountability: Regular meetings encourage consistency and provide motivation to stay committed to recovery goals.
- Peer learning: Group members share coping strategies and insights that can help others handle difficult situations.
- Emotional support: Support groups offer a place to express feelings, receive empathy, and reduce shame.
- Structured recovery: Many support groups follow a 12-step or therapeutic model, giving you a distinct roadmap to recovery.
Whether you use your support group as a stand-alone tool or supplement it with individual therapy, it can be a vital resource.
Pine Grove’s Gratitude Program Is An Internationally Recognized Leader in Sex Addiction Treatment
At Pine Grove, we understand how lonely and stigmatizing sex addiction can be. That’s why we developed our Gratitude program – a compassionate, evidence-based treatment approach. Since 2004, we’ve helped our clients recover from sexual addiction and relationship compulsivity using Dr. Patrick Carnes’ 30-task model and 12-step principles.
We alleviate the stigma and isolation associated with sex addiction, fostering recovery through personalized care that targets the underlying causes and their effects. Our focus is on personal growth, repairing relationships and building a foundation for long-term recovery. Pine Grove is a pioneer in addressing sex addiction as a serious and treatable condition.
Recovery starts with reaching out. Pine Grove is here to help you overcome sex addiction with our renowned Gratitude program and professional clinicians who will guide you toward lasting change.
