Can someone recommend a book for sex addiction please?

ellespirit · #1 13-09-2011, 12:04 PM

Hi, have a friend who hasn't had any help with Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous. He said he found it too restrictive.

Does anyone know of a successful book dealing with sex addiction, or alternative therapy, that produces results?

#2 13-09-2011, 12:18 PM

EFT should help. Also, perhaps a full physical workup and blood tests to see if his problem has a physical component -- ie hormones out of wack, maybe testosterone level on the high end of the scale??

http://www.livestrong.com/article/28...levels-in-men/

#3 13-09-2011, 12:21 PM

Has he tried some self love techniques? Seems he is looking for it on the outside. Iolite is right too, medical work up is necessary.

#4 13-09-2011, 12:56 PM

The Kama Sutra

sorry, couldn't resist that one

#5 13-09-2011, 04:32 PM

"Sexual Energy And Yoga by Elisabeth Haich"

This will not restrict anything but rather, increase his understanding of Sexual Energy in a way he may be moved to change on his own accord.

"The Secret Of The Golden Seed by Richard Wilhelm" , is another but not as detailed.

ellespirit · #6 14-09-2011, 01:02 AM

Thanks guys. Yes he's had the medical tests, it's a compulsive behavioural based addiction.

#7 04-03-2014, 04:11 AM

"Freedom From Addiction" by Deepak Chopra and David Simon is a fantastic alternative to the traditional 12 steps of any anon group. I've recommended it to several clients who identify as sex/love addicts and I've received wonderful feedback about the processes described in the book. The book is generalized, so it can be applied to more than just sex and love addiction.

Other than that, "Out of the Shadows" by Patrick Carnes is another fantastic book dealing exclusively with sex and love addiction. It loosely follows traditional 12 step methodology, but your friend may find it less restrictive than the SLA "Big Book".

Hope that helps!

All the best,

Dustin

#8 22-03-2014, 01:49 AM

Has your friend tried reading "To Thine Own Self Be True" by Lewis M. Andrews? I know that this may seem like an odd suggestion since the book doesn't deal directly with sex addicts.

However I think that this book is wonderful about helping a person to find themselves - whether they are addicted, depressed, or simply struggling with their life. My mother bought me this book when I was suicidal and struggling with sexually related issues.

It really did change my life reading it. It's beautiful! It really helped me to connect with myself and see what I was struggling with. I wish the best for your friend's recovery, I'll be praying for them.

durgaa · #9 01-06-2014, 10:14 PM

All addictions and obsessions are the result of 'thought-forms' or 'elementals' we have created over many lifetimes. The more they're indulged the stronger they become - sex is probably the strongest and most difficult to master. lt's a matter of creating more positive thought-forms, l think, or by meditating on Higher things. it's said when the kundalini rises to a certain level sex is no longer a problem.