Who should I talk to about sex addiction?
For help with sex addiction, some psychoanalysts and addictologists specialize in this field and offer tailored consultations.
Various types of treatment can be offered in addictology centers. Behavioral and cognitive therapies have been validated for this indication, and are to be preferred. They help reduce addictive behavior and address comorbidities such as anxiety and depression, which are often associated with addiction.
Treatment can be provided for individuals, couples or groups.
There are also mutual self-help groups, such as DASA (Dependants affectifs et sexuels anonymes).
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.