The term “sex addict” is used to describe a certain behavior of a person who has an unusually strong sexual drive or is obsessed with the thought of sex. Addicts constantly think about sex, which creates difficulties in the workplace and problems with establishing partner relationships. This type of people often blame others for their problems. They categorically deny their addiction. Sex addicts tend to take unnecessary risks. These people engage in various forms of sexual activity, regardless of the dangers of indiscriminate intimate contact. It is clear that such behavior also carries the risk of emotional and physical trauma. For many people, such an addiction can lead to engaging in illegal activities, such as exhibitionism, making obscene phone calls, even fornication. Not every sex addict necessarily exhibits this behavior. The symptoms characteristic of the condition are: very frequent masturbation; promiscuous affairs (extramarital affairs); multiple or anonymous sexual partners – one night stand; constant viewing of pornography; sex without precautions; phone or computer sex; prostitution or using the services of prostitutes; exhibitionism; sexual harassment; fornication / rape. NEWS_MORE_BOX In general, the addict feels less pleasure from his sexual activity and fails to build an emotional connection with his intimate partner. In addition, the addict has difficulty controlling his behavior, despite the negative consequences it leads to – financial, health, emotional and social. In most cases, those affected do not recognize their addiction, and therapy depends mostly on awareness of the problem. In many cases, people end up with serious problems such as divorce, job loss, arrest, health problems. Sex addiction treatment focuses on controlling behavior and helping the addict create and develop a normal and healthy sex life. Therapy methods include education about normal sexuality, individual discussions, and family therapies. In some cases, medication is also offered. However, the first step is awareness and acceptance of the problem as such.