Sex addiction here refers to a person having sex with multiple partners, usually without his or her spouse or significant other knowing about it. It's also a bad habit that needs stopped for a variety of reasons: ethical and moral issues, trust and marriage / relationship promise issues, health issues, abuse issues and more. So to help all parties involved, here are tips for breaking the bad habit of sex addiction.

Face the Music

The first step to recovery is to acknowledge that you have a problem. And as unpleasant as this may sound, having multiple partners is not a positive way to life, as mentioned above. It may sound fun, awesome and powerful, etc. on television and at the movies, but in reality you're dealing with lies, deceit, unseemliness, disease, unsafe situations and environments, people operating illegally and more. This is not anything you need in your life, or the lives of your loved ones.

So quit with the fantasies and leave those to Hollywood and the nefarious side of life. Remember:

- They're not real. And people you buy aren't in love with you or your sex-making abilities. They just need money.

- You're not the stud or princess that you think you are. You're real and human like everyone else. And that's life. So learn to live it like the rest of the population - in a safe, healthy, positive manner. There's plenty of fun, adventure and risk there without the unsafe, unhealthy, illegal stuff that could land you in jail.

Get Help

Breaking any addiction can be difficult at best, so don't try to re-invent the wheel. Just get help and make the best use of it to recovery. You can search the Internet or ask your local healthcare center (doctor, hospital, etc.) for information about 12-step programs in your area, licensed counselors and therapists for one-on-one counseling and group therapy - for you and your family.

Also head to the public library for self-help books to improve your mental attitude and to motivate and inspire you to recover. Ask your librarian for help and resources, too, like videos, DVDs, cassettes and other library items you can order and check out.

In addition to reaching out, reach inward and journal to touch base with your inner self. Write out your expectations and the reality of where your sexual addiction actually lead you. This is a private journey so be honest with yourself and don't worry about grammar and spelling. Just write out your own personal experience like you would with a diary.

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