Sexual Health & Compulsive Behavior

When sexual behavior starts to feel out of your control — escalating, secret, and continuing despite real consequences — shame usually shows up first and loudest. Shame keeps the cycle going. Clear, non-judgmental information is what begins to loosen it.

The articles here explain compulsive sexual behavior and pornography problems, separate fact from myth, and describe what genuine recovery looks like. They’re written by Jeff Marcino, Psy.D, LPC, who is trained through IITAP (the International Institute for Trauma & Addiction Professionals) in treating sexual compulsivity — with respect, not judgment.

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