Sexual Behavior And Sexual Abuse

Most people tend to assume that sexual addiction is a problem that is only seen in men, but on the contrary evidence suggest otherwise. In fact, all addictions, whether mild or sever are pretty much equal opportunity diseases that can affect anyone. In the book, No Stones: Women Redeemed from Sexual Shame by Marnie Ferree, Ferree shares her personal experience as a sex addict as well as personal stories and statements by other women with their struggles with sexual addiction. Ferree addresses the issues of how sexual addiction affects thousands of women, including Christian women. Most of these women could be one’s neighbor, a bible school teacher, or even one’s best friend. According to Ferree 2010, our culture seem to accept and praise the

Mark Lasser’s book “Healing the Wounds of Sexual Addiction” there are 4 major themes being explored, Part One: What is Sexual Addiction? Here Dr. Lasser explains what sexual addiction is, and what the three building blocks of sexual addiction are “Sexual Fantasy, Pornography, and Masturbation”. (Lasser, 2004, pp 28)Lasser expands on the different types of sexual addiction, and give us understanding of the different characteristic of the addiction. Major theme part 2: “The Roots of Sexual Addiction”, here Lassser gives the roots of sexual addiction and explains the reasons

Sex addiction is a behavioral addiction that I consider to be a true addiction. According to our textbook, addiction is characterized by the following: compulsion, loss of control, continued use despite adverse consequences, and distortions in normal thinking (p. 359). I think that sexual addiction falls under all of those characteristics. Sex addiction involves compulsion, whether that means having sex with multiple partners or just having sex with one partner excessively, it can be classified as a compulsion because the overwhelming desire to have sex is there and there can be obsessive behavior associated with seeking and obtaining it. Sex addiction involves loss of control because the person that is obsessing about sex may become so enthralled by the notion that they go out and have sex with someone or something that they would not normally do. Sex addicts continue to involve themselves in risky situations even with adverse consequences,

I believe that sexual addiction is possible, just like there are drug addictions or alcohol addictions there can be an addiction for sex. People may not talk about sex addiction like they openly talk about drugs and alcohol addictions but it is just another disorder making its

Addiction is a physical and or a psychological dependence on a mood altering substance or behavior that is continued despite negative consequences. In Gerald G. Mays’ book Addiction & Grace

Sex addicts have plenty to struggle without adding the access to their wildest fantasies. That is what the Internet has given them. Addicts can get online and search pornography, cybersex sites and sites where they can find people to meet up with. The Internet makes it that much easier for sex addicts because just like any other addict they are ashamed of their addiction but with the Internet they do not have to worry about it cause they can do whatever they want from the comfort of their own home. What we need to understand is that sex addicts are not born sex addicts. Some sort of

Addiction can be life threatening for the person and his family. Medically, addiction is a state of mind of the affected individual, which means a mental weakness that he or she is unable overcome. When addictions are left untreated, a person is likely to develop some severe to chronic behavioral changes.

Something that is however, known about sexual compulsive behaviors is that there are certain things that can emotionally damage a person and cause them to have these behaviors. The three major

Mark Lasser’s book “Healing the Wounds of Sexual Addiction” there are 4 major themes being explored, Part One: What is Sexual Addiction? Here Dr. Lasser explains what sexual addiction is, and what the three building blocks of sexual addiction are “Sexual Fantasy, Pornography, and Masturbation”. (Lasser, 2004, pp 28)Lasser expands on the different types of sexual addiction, and give us understanding of the different characteristic of the addiction. Major theme part 2: “The Roots of Sexual Addiction”, here Lassser gives the roots of sexual addiction and explains the reasons why it happens, these reasons as listed are Unhealthy Family Dynamics, and Family abuse,

Prior to 1763, both Spanish and British colonization efforts expanded into various regions of North America. In less than a century, from 1625 to 1700, the movements of peoples and goods from Europe to North America transformed the continent. Native Americans either resisted or accommodated the newcomers depending on the region of the colony. Though the English colonies were by far the most populous, within the English colonies, four distinct regions emerged. While planters or merchants grew in power in each English colony, Spanish colonists, with far fewer colonists, depended more on friendly relations with Native Americans to secure their

Life in Mexico during conquest was characterized by ancient civilizations which had very different social and economic systems from the ones we know nowadays. People were devoted to hunting, fishing and agriculture to survive. Currency consisted of bartered, people exchanged products which value depended on their quality. They characterized by the extreme conservation and sustainable of natural resources. In relation to religion, they were polytheists, this means they used to believe in several gods to whom offer rituals and sacrifices.

Addiction, a compulsive psychological need for a habit-forming substance according to an online dictionary (p). In this instance, the substance is sex or masturbation. A sex addict needs progressively more and more explicit pornographic material in order to become aroused. Their behavior becomes centered on different sexual experiences and the desire to attain them. The person cannot control their sexual appetites resulting in severe consequences for themselves and others. Sex addiction is a lifelong problem that needs to be contained in order to avoid continued complications. Shame, secretiveness, and abusiveness in a person accompany the addiction. Treatment is available in different forms; however, because this

Sexual addiction is something many people struggle with. Oftentimes, others do not know about the person who is struggling with the addiction. The reason why is because the addict may feel as though, if he/she informed someone else of his/her issue, then, the informant would judge the individual based on their sexual acts and what he/she has done. Because of this, addicts tend to keep this information to themselves. Thus, causing the addiction to become more and more unraveling and controlling one’s life. A person does not have to succumb to the powers of sexual addiction. There are resources that are available that can help the individual who struggles with sexual addiction. Two of the resources available are from the organizations “Sexaholics

Using the term sexual compulsive behaviors is more appropriate because it addresses the symptoms that some term as “sex addiction”, but use a term that is more effective in describing what it really is and how it should be treated. A person uses sexual compulsive behaviors because they lack in some other area, such a coping mechanisms, or because they have insecure personal attachments. Something has to cause these behaviors, they aren’t caused by any chemical like drugs and alcohol.

Researchers agree that climate change is a fact .Temperatures have been increasing and were the ones who are causing this. Most of this is caused by us using fossil fuels. According to the UCSUSA A study from 2016 found that without the emissions from burning coal and oil, there is very little likelihood that 13 out of the 15 warmest years on record would all have happened. (Source 4) We use fossil fuel in everyday life such as gasoline oil and really anything that is powered by it.