A Couple's Guide to Sexual Addiction: A Step-by-Step Plan to Rebuild Trust and Restore Intimacy

Like other psychiatric disorders, sexual addiction is a condition that affects peoples' relationships with others as much as it affects their own mental state. Individuals suffering from sexual addiction typically pursue sex through any means possible and often engage in risky forms of sexual activity such as exhibitionism, promiscuous sex with multiple partners, online sex, etc. It's easy to see how a couple's relationship may be challenged by the manifestations and reality of a disorder like this one.

A Couple's Guide to Sexual Addiction discusses common relationship issues within the context of sexual addiction and provides the reader with exercises, information, and advice on the following topics:

• Trust
• Communication
• Healthy sexuality & sexual behaviors
• Family

By understanding the reality of sexual addiction and what it means for a relationship, couples will be able to better relate to each other and plan for a successful future.

Paldrom Catharine Collins helps couples work through their sexually addicted relationships at Compulsion Solutions, an outpatient counseling service. Previously a Buddhist nun, she is married to a former sex addict.  For the past 7 years, through her depth of awareness, sensitivity and her kind & compassionate qualities, she has been integral in helping individuals & couples find more love, deeper peace & meaning in their lives.  She lives in Pleasant Hill, CA.

George N. Collins, MA is a former sex addict and founder and director of Compulsion Solutions, an outpatient counseling service that addresses sexually compulsive behavior. George is also a professional member of the Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health. He lives in Pleasant Hill, CA. Find him at CompulsionSolutions.com.