Sexual addiction has a strong social impact. Sexuality becomes the focus of the individual's preoccupations, taking up more and more of their time and leading to social isolation, professional neglect and estrangement from their partner. This can lead to depression, distress and even suicidal acts, as the person sees no other way out.

For further information, we recommend that you consult :

- The IFFS (Institut Français de Formation en Sexothérapie) website, with a special section on sex addiction
- The IFAC (Institut Fédératif des Addictions Comportementales) website, with a special page on sex addiction
- The Geneva University Hospitals website, and their special report on addictions
- The website of Dr Sanquer's practice, psychologist and sexologist

For support in cases of addiction, it's important to consult a professional such as a sexologist or addictologist.

Contents validated by the physicians of the Scientific College of the Ramsay Health Foundation.