Carnes, O' Connor, and Rosenberg (2014) stated that sex addicts commonly are not good at sex and function poorly in the bedroom. They often have sexual difficulties with intimate partners and experience premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, anorgasmia, and sexual anorexia (Carnes, O' Connor, & Rosenberg, 2014). Treating sex addiction can make your marriage or relationship worse. Recovery from sex addiction places new demands on committed relationships. Carnes, O'Connor, and Rosenberg (2014) stated, "Significant others among sex addicts may suffer from sexual anorexia, sexual aversions, and/or sexual dysfunction, explaining why partners have found it acceptable to live with frequent lack of sexual intimacy." (p. 85). Because of these events, couple and family therapy is typically necessary to encourage healthy relationships and satisfying sexual experiences during
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