By Mark Laaser
“Mark has eloquently unraveled the secret in the back of addictive habit: while our relations should not alive and transforming into, the temptation for numerous types of addictions is unleashed..”―Dr. Gary Smalley With today’s rampant availability of net pornography, sexual habit has develop into a countrywide epidemic that has effects on as much as 10 percentage of Christians. As devastating as any drug behavior, it brings heartbreak and depression to these it entangles. yet there's aid for women and men stuck in sexual addiction’s downward spiral. This ebook bargains a direction that leads past compulsive recommendations and behaviors to therapeutic and transformation. delicate to the disgrace of sexual habit with no minimizing its sinfulness, Dr. Mark Laaser lines the roots of the matter, discusses its styles and effect, and maps out a biblical method of self-discipline and sexual integrity. formerly titled trustworthy and precise, this revision comprises an all-new part that bargains with sexual habit within the church. different vital alterations replicate cultural developments, comprise present study, and position a better emphasis on religious progress. This booklet additionally addresses the original wishes and problems with woman intercourse addicts. even if you recognize somebody with a sexual habit or fight your self, therapeutic the injuries of Sexual habit issues easy methods to realizing, wholeness, and holiness.
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Sexual Ignorance and Confusion Despite the fact that sex addicts have lots of sexual experiences, they may not know very much about sex. In fact, they may be full of misinformation or lack information entirely. Sex addicts typically grow up in families where sex is rarely discussed. If sex was discussed in their homes, the brief conversations almost always comprised negative messages full Understanding and Identifying the Characteristics of Sexual Addiction X 57 of the dangers of sexual immorality.
This kind of behavior is among the most disgusting and revolting. It shocks our sensibilities because we can’t imagine how humans could allow themselves to become involved with animals. The abusive nature of this behavior is obvious. As repugnant as this behavior is, if we remember that the sex addict is searching for love, touch, and nurture, it becomes somewhat easier to understand. Animals, like dogs for example, love to be touched, are always glad to see us coming, and always sad to see us go.
The term pedophile is often used to describe an adult who is sexually attracted to children under the age of twelve. Not all pedophiles are sex addicts and not all sex addicts who act out with children are pedophiles. Pedophiles may not act on their pathological orientation in addictive ways. Sex addicts who act out with children may not be primarily oriented to children. Many people who act out with children are repeating experiences they themselves had as children. In fact, most sex addicts are victims of childhood sexual abuse (see chapter 5 for more Types of Sexual Addiction X 43 information about the connection between childhood abuse and sexual addiction).
