sexual addiction Having an unusually intense sex drive or obsession with sex that is disruptive and dominates the addict’s thinking and daily life. Associated behaviors may include voyeurism, compulsive masturbation, unsafe sex practices, and having multiple or anonymous partners. Sexual addiction can be associated with risk-taking behaviors. For some, the addiction involves illegal activities, such as exhibitionism (exposing oneself in public), making obscene phone calls, or molestation. However, sex addicts do not necessarily become sex offenders. The addict may gain little satisfaction from the sexual activity and often forms no emotional bonds with sex partners.
