To determine whether your partner has a tendency to be addicted to sex, you need to pay attention to the following 12 typical manifestations:
Frequent masturbation multiple times a day, or self-stimulation immediately after intimacy, may constitute a red flag. If she has difficulty controlling masturbation in inappropriate occasions (such as social gatherings, public environments), you need to be vigilant.
When pornographic materials (videos/pictures/novels) occupy the main storage space of electronic devices, and the single browsing time is abnormal, it may reflect pathological attention. Note: Moderate viewing is normal, but collections that exceed daily needs may indicate an addiction tendency.
Setting high-intensity privacy protection on mobile phones/computers, showing obvious anxiety or resistance when faced with borrowing requests, may hide traces of online sexual activities. Sex addicts often engage in inappropriate behavior through virtual channels.
If you find that the other party has concealed other intimate objects or frequently changed partners, you need to consider the characteristics of seeking immediate satisfaction driven by sexual addiction. Such people often lack the ability to maintain long-term emotions.
Work, school or social obligations are systematically neglected, and daily activities revolve around sexual satisfaction. Those who have established intimate relationships may deliberately delay or cancel appointments and other evasive behaviors.
Frequently initiate sexual conversations in inappropriate scenarios (such as family gatherings, work exchanges), and continue to output related content even if the partner clearly expresses fatigue. In some cases, abnormal behavior of talking about sexual behavior in public can be seen.
Addiction manifestations of repeated promises to change but repeated relapses. Typical manifestations are rapid rebound after short-term restraint, and even escalation to compulsive behavior (such as forced intercourse). It is necessary to pay attention to whether they have retaliatory behaviors due to guilt.
Continuously put forward subversive sexual fantasies or requests in the relationship, and frequently try new and novel ways of playing in a short period of time. When ordinary intimate interactions cannot satisfy, they may turn to violent or high-risk behavior patterns.
Strong feelings of guilt, depression or anger after sex, rather than normal emotional communication. Such reactions often stem from childhood repression or moral cognitive conflicts, and require professional psychological intervention.
Using sexual behavior as the main means of coping with stress, anxiety or depression, a pathological emotional compensation mechanism is formed. Long-term reliance on such methods will aggravate psychological problems and lead to a vicious cycle.
Ignoring safety protection in pursuit of excitement, or having unprotected sexual contact with strangers. Such behavior may be accompanied by legal risks and health crises, and protective measures must be taken immediately.
Diagnosis requires clinical assessment, and it is recommended to guide them to seek psychological counseling with a caring attitude. You can try to communicate: "I noticed that your investment in sex seems to exceed the needs of our relationship. Maybe we can talk to professionals together?" Avoid accusations to avoid triggering defense mechanisms.
