Today’s episode dives into one of the most misunderstood and emotionally charged topics I get asked about all the time, sex addiction.

Or maybe more accurately, what people think sex addiction is.

We are breaking down why the term is not officially recognized in the DSM-5, what clinicians actually look for when someone feels out of control, and why frequency alone is not the right question to be asking.

If you have ever wondered, “Am I addicted to porn?” or “Is something wrong with me for thinking about sex this much?” this episode is for you.

We explore the difference between behavior and function, how shame plays a massive role in how people interpret their sexuality, and why labeling something as an addiction can sometimes shut down curiosity instead of creating understanding.

This is not about minimizing struggle. There are absolutely people who feel stuck in patterns that feel compulsive and distressing. But the goal is not to pathologize sexuality. The goal is to understand it.

If you are questioning your relationship with sex, this episode will help you slow things down, get curious, and start asking better questions.

You are not broken. You are human.

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