Articles - Sex Addiction

By recognising the signs of sex addiction, seeking professional help, and approaching the journey towards healing with empathy and commitment, there is hope for rebuilding trust, intimacy, and a fulfilling relationship.

Have you ever wondered what a sexologist does? How do you know if you should see a sexologist? I’ve been a practicing sexologist for almost two decades, so let me share a little bit more about what I do everyday.

Leandie coordinates a weekly sex addiction support group every Monday evening in Port Elizabeth. The closed group is currently run for men only.

Pornography is not just about an addiction to sex. Pornography typically shows explicit images of individuals involved in abuse, degradation or aggression. Addiction to pornography has similar effect on the individual’s life as other behavioural addictions.

Sexual Addiction in women often manifests as a survival skill. It is a technique adopted in childhood to cope with wounds such as neglect, abuse, loss, sexual shame and negative sexual programming about being female.