Kendra Jade Rossi Seeks Dr. Drew’s Help for Sex Addiction

Kendra Jade Rossi, former porn star and wife of Rockstar Supernova front man Lucas Rossi, is one of the eight celebrities getting help for their sex addiction on Dr. Drew’s new reality show on VH1.

Former ESPN Analyst Steve Phillips Enters Rehab for Sex Addiction

Steve Phillips, the ESPN baseball analyst who was fired recently for having an affair with a 22-year-old production assistant, entered a rehab center for sex addiction treatment.

Does David Letterman Need Sex Addiction Therapy?

David Letterman is suspected of having sexual relationships with at least eight women who have worked on CBS’ "The Late Show" over the years, according to insiders. The exploits made him the alleged target of a $2 million extortion scheme by 48 Hours producer Robert Halderman.

Russell Brand’s Ex-Girlfriend Reveals Details of His Sex Addiction

According to a British tabloid, actor and comedian Russell Brand—who admitted his addiction to sex in his memoir—sent his model girlfriend out shopping with his mother while he engaged in a threesome with a fan and a stripper.

Christy Peterson, 22, was devastated when Brand admitted his act. She reportedly told a friend, “Russell told me he loved me but he needed to have other women to remain sane. He said it was a chemical imbalance in his brain—it was like a handicapped person needing a wheelchair.”

Was David Carradine a Sex Addict?

When actor David Carradine’s body was found hanging by a rope in his Thailand hotel room, rumors instantly started swirling that he died from attempting autoerotic asphyxiation—cutting off oxygen to the brain to enhance sexual pleasure. The rumors were strengthened when news was released that Carradine’s wrists and genitals were also bound. Shortly thereafter, photos printed in a Thai tabloid showed the actor wearing what appeared to be fishnets and a wig, with women’s lingerie lying on a nearby bed.

Celebrity Sex Addiction: Is It Hype or Reality?

In 2008 David Duchovny was the star of Californication – a fitting title for a show starring a man who would later announce he was going to rehab for sex addiction. His openness about the issue may have elicited a few giggles, but in reality he put the media spotlight on what is a problem that impacts an estimated 16 million people in the United States.