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Sex addiction

Sex addiction, also referred to as hypersexuality, is a condition characterized by a compulsive need for sexual activities that a person may not experience as fully aligned with their sense of self, self-image, personal goals, or interpersonal relationships.

People who come to us seeking care for sex addiction often report negative effects on their personal life, work, and relationships and, in more severe cases, experiences of loss of control, feelings of guilt, and emotional distress. Family members, friends, and partners also turn to us to receive psychological support so they can best support their loved ones in their recovery journey from sex addiction.

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If the problem concerns you directly, book an introductory meeting. If the problem concerns a loved one, book a family consultation.

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How to recognize sex addiction

If you believe that you or a loved one may be experiencing sex addiction, it is important to recognize the signs in order to address it appropriately.
Key signs:
  • Obsessive thoughts about sex and difficulty with impulse control.
  • Excessive use of pornography or a persistent pattern of seeking sexual encounters.
  • Negative impact on personal and emotional relationships.
  • Feelings of guilt, anxiety, or shame after compulsive episodes.
Long-term risks:
  • Emotional problems such as depression and anxiety.
  • Risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases.
  • Difficulty maintaining healthy and satisfying relationships.

The treatment program for sex addiction

Introductory meeting

For the treatment of sex addiction, at IEuD we offer a personalized, evidence-based treatment program designed around you. Your first contact with us takes place through an introductory meeting, an essential moment to understand your situation. During this meeting, one of our professionals will work with you to assess whether treatment program of care may be appropriate, in a spirit of full transparency, with thirty minutes dedicated to listening and sharing information that will be useful for the next steps.

Introductory meeting
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Assessment and diagnosis

Following the introductory meeting, the IEuD treatment pathway includes an assessment and diagnosis phase structured across 3 interviews with 3 different professionals, each of whom will work with you to gather information about your personal history, lived experiences, and health status, within their respective areas of expertise.

You will therefore meet with a psychiatric rehabilitation therapist (TERP), a psychotherapist, and a psychiatrist. The meeting with our psychiatric rehabilitation therapist (TERP) is essential for gathering information about your history of use and how the substance or behavior has become part of your life. The psychiatrist will be responsible for assessing your health status in relation to substance use and establishing a diagnosis. The psychotherapist will help you explore your lived experiences as you perceive them to be connected to your current experience of addiction.

Feedback meeting

At the conclusion of the three sessions, a date will be scheduled for a feedback meeting, during which you will meet again with the three professionals together with the senior supervisor of the care team. In this setting, the key points that emerged during the process will be shared with you, along with the diagnosis and the treatment proposal, which you are free to accept or decline.

Some of the specialist services available at IEuD

We can provide all the services you may need.

The proposed treatment may involve a range of specialized services, because just as each individual is unique, each experience of addiction is unique, and different approaches may be the most appropriate for care. In addition to routine medical examinations, at IEuD we offer a wide range of services

Individual psychotherapy

A safe space to better understand yourself and move toward change, with specialists in addiction care.

Closer App

The App that strengthens the therapeutic connection during the treatment program.

Inpatient treatment

Safe detoxification with medical assistance and specialist support.

Hair test

Analysis to detect substances, with personalized medical consultation.

rTMS

Non-invasive technique to support addiction treatment.

Medication-based treatment

To manage craving, mood, and prevent any relapses.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Testimonials

At first, I didn’t realize how serious my behavior had become. I thought it was something normal. But over time, I came to understand that my sex addiction was having a negative impact on my life and my relationships. I decided to begin a treatment program and, even though it wasn’t easy, today I feel more in control and ready to rebuild my life.
Marco, 36 years old.

Co-occurring addictions

Sex addiction and co-occurring addictions

Behavioral addictions, such as sex addiction, often co-occur with problematic use of one or more substances. These situations are referred to as co-occurring addictions. However, even in these cases, there is always a substance or behavior experienced as primary, meaning the one the person experiences or perceives as the most powerful, rewarding, and essential.

In cases of sex addiction, other addictions often co-occur, such as cocaine and internet use.

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Introductory meeting

Does the problem concern you directly? It's time to choose an approach where you are at the center.

Overcoming addiction is possible. At IEuD, we combine technological innovation with a multidisciplinary team to offer a unique, tailored treatment program that respects and supports every aspect of your daily life.

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Family counseling

Does the problem concern a loved one?

We have designed a remote consultation service for parents, partners, friends, and family members who wish to support a loved one in addressing and moving beyond a form of addiction.

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