Love & Sex Compulsion

Affairs, Infidelity & Cheating

By "Alex" Caroline Robboy

Affairs, Infidelity & Cheating : a collection of articles written by relationship therapists at Sex Therapy in Philadelphia. Infidelity and Marriage Infidelity and Marriage are not two words that are supposed to go together. Working through the ...

Sexual Desire Differences

By "Alex" Caroline Robboy

Top 9 most frequently read self help tips about sexual desire differences. What Is A Normal Amount Of Sex? What is a normal amount of sex? Low Sex Drive Low Sex Drive: problems with sex drive are to be expected if you are not enjoying sex – or do n...

Sex Compulsion Treatment and Sex Compulsion Recovery in Philadelphia

By "Alex" Caroline Robboy

Sex Compulsion Treatment in Philadelphia / Sex Compulsion Recovery Articles A collection of sex compulsion recovery articles written by different sex therapists at Sex Therapy in Philadelphia.  Our hope is offer people living outside of Philadelphia ...

Identifying your Bottom Line Behaviors

By "Alex" Caroline Robboy

In order to recover from sexual compulsion, there must be a bottom line definition of what sobriety is to you. Bottom line behaviors is a predetermined, concrete list of behaviors identified by the individual in recovery. These behaviors have been id...

When To Use An Intervention

By "Alex" Caroline Robboy

When to use an intervention?Have you recently experienced a loved one's ongoing inability and failure to take care of themselves? Have you given him/her the books to read, provided the suggestions to improve their situation, engaged in endless discus...

Warning Signs Of A Sex Compulsion

By "Alex" Caroline Robboy

Warning Signs Sex Compulsion:  If you have ever wondered if your partner struggles with a sex compulsion, read this list and discover for yourself how well your partner fits the description.  Does your partner wake up early or stay up late to “watch...

Telling A Spouse About Your Sex Compulsion

By "Alex" Caroline Robboy

Telling a spouse about your sexual compulsion is a big step. There is a very real possibility that she/he will end the relationship. Think about whether you are ready to take the step, and consider having a couples and sex therapist help you with the...

Shame Of Sex Compulsion

By "Alex" Caroline Robboy

The Shame of Sex Compulsion We have all been ashamed of ourselves at some point, and for most of us, many times throughout our lives. Shame is the feeling of regret, sadness, guilt, embarrassment, self-hatred, fear and isolation. Believe it or not, y...

Sexual Compulsion Triggers

By "Alex" Caroline Robboy

Identifying Sexual Compulsion Triggers: a key component of sexual compulsion treatment is figuring out when and where during your day that you are most likely to act out sexually.  Then creating a plan for how you will deal with these chunks of time ...

Sex Compulsion Recovery in Philadelphia

By "Alex" Caroline Robboy

Sex compulsion recovery in Philadelphia: The first step towards recovery from a sex compulsion starts with you!   Sex compulsion recovery means becoming honest with oneself.  One must acknowledge ones own problems.   In the beginning of the recovery ...

Do I really want to recover from Sex Compulsion?

By "Alex" Caroline Robboy

Do I really want to recover from Sex Compulsion: Do you find that you have conflicting feelings about giving up your sex compulsion?  Your sexual desires and compulsion behaviors have likely been a source of comfort, relief from boredom, relief from ...

Imago Therapy and Sex Compulsion

By "Alex" Caroline Robboy

Imago Therapy and Sex Compulsion Here at Sex Therapy in Philadelphia, I blend several styles of therapy to help clients overcome a sexual compulsion.  I combine a 12-Step Approach / Compulsion Model, Reality Testing, Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies,...

Sex Compulsion Obstacles and Coping Skills

By "Alex" Caroline Robboy

Sex Compulsion: Obstacles and Coping Skills The first step when recovering from a sexual compulsion is to stop the sexually compulsive behavior. This step may seem simple enough, however willpower alone or just telling yourself that you will never do...

Sex Compulsion and Work

By "Alex" Caroline Robboy

Sex Compulsion And Work That Is Stressful: For many people struggling with a sex compulsion, the stress they face at work or school is an important trigger that either starts or perpetuates their addictive cycle. It is not uncommon that many people w...

Preparing For Your First Session of Sexual Compulsion

By "Alex" Caroline Robboy

Preparing for your first counseling session of Sexual Compulsion Treatment at Sex Therapy in Philadelphia / Center for Growth.  Coming and meeting with our therapists to address your sex compulsion  for the first time can be uncomfortable.  You may b...

Masturbation at Work

By "Alex" Caroline Robboy

Quitting Masturbation at Work : Establishing Healthy Behaviors in the Greater Philadelphia Area / South Jersey - Sex Compulsion Treatment Have you ever masturbated at work? Are you concerned that you can’t stop? Do you worry that you might get fired ...

Making Amends Sex Compulsion

By "Alex" Caroline Robboy

Making Amends  Sex Compulsion When You’ve Made a Mistake Has your sexual compulsion ever caused you to harm or  disappoint someone you cared about? Have you ever wanted to apologize but  didn’t know how? It is never too late in the making amends pro...

High Sex Drive

By "Alex" Caroline Robboy

High Sex Drive or Sexual Compulsion? Many couples seek sex therapy because of mismatched sexual desires, sex habits, skills and needs.  Common complaints are: My partner’s sex drive is too low (or too high) Sex Drive My partner is too conservative (...

Family Roles in Sex Addicted System

By "Alex" Caroline Robboy

Family Roles In Sex Addicted System. In a sex-addicted family system, it is common for the disease to become the central focus within the system. Often all of the family's energy and focus goes into managing the impact of the compulsion (the addictiv...

Extramarital Affairs

By "Alex" Caroline Robboy

Extramarital Affairs: She cheated and broke your heart. Or maybe you're the one who cheated and broke hers. WHY do husbands and wives cheat? And why don’t they just end the marriage cleanly before dating others?  Isn't your spouse your best...