Female Sexual Dysfunction: Myth or Medical Issue?

Medical problems often need attention and those companies offering the cure will certainly make money or even a profit off of the sale. When it comes to female sexual dysfunction, should a pharmaceutical company be able to turn a profit?

Myths About Women and Sexual Addiction Can Prevent Treatment

In the field of sexually compulsive behavior, and sex addiction, many people tend to associate men with the disorder – yet women can also be sexually addicted and endure life-debilitating consequences. Recognizing the common myths about sexual addiction related to women can help break through stereotypes about the disorder and help lead more women to recovery.

More Women Getting Addicted to Internet Porn

According to the Sexual Recovery Institute, sex is the most popular search on the Internet. With well over a million pornography sites on the web, porn is easy to access in a way that is a lot less embarrassing than walking into your neighborhood video store.

When we think of Internet porn, we often imagine a 20-something guy in his room taking care of business while flipping through pictures and videos. However, more and more women are getting hooked on Internet porn. Teens are exposed to porn at a younger age than ever – and their curiosity often gets the best of them. This early exposure to porn could be detrimental to their sexual development.

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.

“Love Junkie”: A Memoir of a Dangerous Addiction to Sex and Love

When her latest ex-boyfriend broke into her apartment and urinated on her computer, Rachel Resnick called a friend to vent. “What a psycho,” the friend said. In her memoir, Resnick writes, “Her words comfort me, but there’s a dull, nagging thought—who’s the psycho? I picked him, I kept him. I kept him after he began debasing my, just as I kept a lifetime of other men who seduced and then debased. So if he’s psycho, aren’t I psycho too?”

Sexual Addiction and Women

Many people assume that sexual addiction affects mostly men, but the disorder affects women just as often. However, the shame and stigma that can come with sexual addict may keep many women from seeking treatment. According to the National Council on Sexual Addiction Compulsivity, 6 to 8 percent of Americans are suffering from sexual addiction, which is 18 to 24 million people.