Michael Salas

Critics of sexual addiction often accuse sex addiction treatment of promoting homophobia. One basis for these arguments comes from the 12-step support group, Sexaholics Anonymous (SA). This group describes “healthy” sexual behavior as being between a man and a woman.

In the sex therapy community, sex addiction is one of the most controversial topics. Some professionals see validity in labeling compulsive sexual behavior as an addiction. Others identify that some people are contending with a problem with sexual behavior that is out of control.