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If you’ve been googling “porn addiction” at midnight, you’re not alone. But the label you land on matters more than most people realize — because the framework you use to understand the problem shapes every decision you make about what to do next. Here’s the problem with calling it an addiction. The addiction model was … Continued

Sex addiction is a term that gets thrown around a lot, but research and clinical evidence suggest it isn’t actually a valid diagnosis. While sexual compulsivity can cause distress, it doesn’t meet the criteria for addiction as defined in the DSM-5, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Understanding Addiction Addiction is classified under … Continued