Is sex addictive?

Before we dive into such a discussion, we have to admit that every pleasure that we have is, in a level or another, addictive because we all like to enjoy things that make us happy as much as possible. And one of the things that make us very happy, is having an orgasm by reaching an intense and exciting level of sexual satisfaction. Sex is one of the most common pleasures that humans have, regardless their gender or sexual orientation and preferences. Some do like it more than others but bottom line, we all enjoy being intimate with or without our partner and engage in different sexual fetishes and practices.

Under this logic, sex can definitely be addictive as well as it can be a source of happiness and inner satisfaction for many of us. And we don’t need to be involved in an emotional relationship to develop such an addiction. We can be addicted to our personal sessions of masturbation when we enjoy our favorite dildo, electro-stimulating device or nipple clamps and butt plugs. We have plenty of sex toys and accessories available on the market to entertain a healthy sexual life even if we are single. We can also indulge in this kind of sexual addiction by having affairs which is just as hot or even hotter than enjoying our favorite sex toys. There are escort services available on the market and even communities that are full of people who want to have new sexual experiences. We can have friends with benefits and indulge in sexual practices without strings attached. With so many options that we have at our fingertips, is almost unreasonable to deny ourselves from such an intense and exciting pleasure. Especially since having a healthy and constant sex life comes with a lot of benefits for our lives and we have even more reasons to entertain our sex life rather than deny our intimate pleasures. Studies show that a healthy sex life can help us deal with depression, emotional unbalance, stress and even prevent certain diseases like prostate cancer or heart attacks. All this is due to the quality of our sex life and how much we are in touch with our bodies. So, yes, sex can definitely be addictive as well as this kind of addiction is rather healthy and beneficial for us than the other way around. The more we explore our sexuality, the more we increase our confidence in ourselves and help our relationship to grow.

We can be addicted to certain sexual practices and fetishes in particular but we can also develop a level of addiction for our partner and the desire to be intimate with them. This will translate in a more developed sexual intercourse with our lover and in a happier and healthier relationship. Of course, the best form of sexual addiction is the one that we share within our relationship. This will give us the freedom to enjoy new sexual fetishes and practices with our partner every time we are interested in such new experiences. However, porn addiction is slightly different than sex addiction.

Being addicted to watching porn is not so beneficial to our sexual life and our relationship. And if there is something that we need to pay attention to, that is the risk of replacing our real sex life with a fantasy world entertained by erotic movies. Even if watching erotic movies can be a source of inspiration for our relationship and sexual experiences, when it is taken to an extreme, it can have an opposite and negative effect. This is the only aspect that we need to be careful about and never neglect our sexual intercourse and real sexual satisfaction in the name of unreachable fantasies and fetishes. Other than that, as much as sex can become addictive, it can bring many advantages for us and it can help us grow in so many ways!