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	A Start to Recovery Sex has become a full time, embarrassing and risky preoccupation. There is no one to talk to; if friends found out, you feel like they would turn their backs on you. Let's seriously share what we are feeling and deal with it. Sex is an addiction if improperly used. This is a safe haven for people of any gender/sexuality, who need help dealing with their ADDICTIVE sexual and/or emotional problems. Please keep your profile clean for other members' safety. WE TOO ARE ADDICTS, and WE CARE.
	Adverse Childhood Experiences Study The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study is a major American research project that poses the question of whether, and how, childhood experiences affect adult health decades later. This question is being answered with the ongoing collaboration of Robert Anda, MD at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the cooperation of 17,421 adults at Kaiser Permanente’s Department of Preventive Medicine in San Diego, California. Kaiser Permanente is a multispecialty, prepaid, private health insurance system or Health Maintenance Organization [HMO]. The findings from the ACE Study provide a remarkable insight into how we become what we are as individuals and as a nation. They are important medically, socially, and economically. Indeed, they have given us reason to reconsider the very structure of primary care medical practice in America. The ACE Study reveals a powerful relationship between our emotional experiences as children and our physical and mental health as adults, as well as the major causes of adult mortality in the United States. It documents the conversion of traumatic emotional experiences in childhood into organic disease later in life. How does this happen, this reverse alchemy, turning the gold of a newborn infant into the lead of a depressed, diseased adult? The Study makes it clear that time does not heal some of the adverse experiences we found so common in the childhoods of a large population of middle-aged, middle class Americans. One does not ‘just get over’ some things, not even fifty years later.
	American Family Association Online American Family Association Online. Articles dealing with the issue of pornography, it's affect on our culture & on the objectification of women. Information on legal cases & how to support anti-obscenity laws.
	American Family Filter While the Internet is a wonderful thing, most parents are concerned with protecting their loved ones from the temptations, dangers and harmful material that gradually invades most homes. The AFA Filter by Bsafe Online has strong, always current Internet filtering software and porn blocker technology that is so easy, any novice can install a free trial right now. Endorsed by American Family Association and many other leading ministries and organizations, Bsafe Online has a passion for protecting families on the Internet.
	American Foundation for Addiction Research The American Foundation for Addiction Research is dedicated to fostering scientific research, understanding and disseminating knowledge of the causes and nature of addictive disorders. Scientific research on the neurochemistry of addictions, diagnostic criteria for sexual addiction, the role of couples & families in the recovery process & the relationship of trauma & addictive disorders.
	Anna Foundation The Anna foundation is dedicated to the celebration of Anna Caroline Jennings' life through exhibiting her incredible art work as well as using her life experience to educate others on the epidemic of childhood sexual abuse and its horrific effects on the individual and society. Anna Jennings was sexually abused when she was less than three years old. This was the first of several abuses that occurred over her lifetime, and put a confused, frightened child into a mental health system that neither recognized nor treated Anna's real problem. Diagnosed "schizophrenic".. she was institutionalized for more than 12 years from age 15 to 32. Although she attempted to communicate the "awful things" that had happened to her, there was no one to listen, understand or help her. She took her life on October 24, 1992, on a back ward of a state mental hospital.
	Articles, Writings, Essays & Research on Sex & Love Addiction Browse through articles related to sex & pornography addiction & compulsion, as well as love & relationship addiction.
	Breaking Pornography Addiction Since 1997, this site has been helping men and women of all backgrounds recover from pornography addiction.
	BrettA This group is a recovery/buddy group for those of us who have recognized, and have decided to make a committed step toward sexual addiction recovery. The main purpose's of this group is to discuss sexual addiction, provide support to each other during your recovery and to provide links to places that provide professional assistance.
	Codependents of Sexual Addiction COSA is a recovery program for men and women whose lives have been affected by compulsive sexual behavior. In COSA, we find hope whether or not there is a sexually addicted person currently in our lives. With the humble act of reaching out, we begin the process of recovery.     The COSA recovery program has been adapted from the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon. It is a program for our spiritual development, no matter what our religious beliefs. As we meet to share our experience, strength and hope while working the twelve steps, we grow stronger in spirit. We begin to lead our lives more serenely and in deeper fulfillment, little by little, one day at a time. Only in this way can we be of help to others.
	Couples’ Recovery from Sex Addiction A forum in which Sex Addicts and their spouses can come to understand and help one another. Couples should also come to give and receive support in the recovery process. While there are many groups which support either the addict OR the spouse, this group will support the couple that is trying to reestablish the foundation of trust in order to rebuild their marriage. We are NOT affiliated with a 12 Step Program, but do not prohibit discussion of its philosophy.
	Cyber Sexual Addiction CybersexualAddiction.com is a resource and referral information site for people seeking help with addictive or compulsive computer-based sexual activity and cyber-infidelity problems. The site provides a variety of articles, self-tests and Internet links to the cybersex addict and their partners, spouses and family members, helping them to gain insight into online sexual behavior problems. A self-test is provided for those concerned that they might have a cybersex problem. Also available on the site are book and therapist referrals for those seeking further information and support. The site is designed and maintained by experts in the sexual addiction and recovery field.
	Dr. Carnes’ Online Resources SexHelp.com offers addiction and recovery resources from international sex addiction expert Patrick Carnes, Ph.D. SexHelp features the the leading books, videos and audios in the field of sex addiction and recovery. SexHelp offers a sex addiction screening test (SAST) where you can get a complete sex addiction profile automatically with references to leading therapists in your area. There is also a series of statements which describe traumatic bonding in which a person bonds on the basis of betrayal.
	Enough is Enough Enough Is Enough is a national non-partisan, non-profit organization. Our focus is on the Internet, which reaches millions of children in homes, schools, and libraries, and where there are two primary threats: children's easy access to pornography and pedophiles' easy access to children. Our mission is to make the Internet safer for children and families. Our approach is a three-pronged solution of shared responsibility between the public, technology and the law.
	Fires of Darkness Christian ministry for pornography addicts & their loved ones offers a newsletter, articles, discussion groups, e-cards & a bible search using passages or keywords, from the author of the novel, Fires of Darkness. Our mission is to instill hope in you...hope that pornography addiction can be overcome and that it does not have to destroy your families. Whether you are the person who is addicted to pornography or the spouse of a pornography addict, positive change is possible. Fires of Darkness is the ministry of Tom and Mera Buford. It was birthed nearly ten years after Tom overcame addictions to sex, pornography, gambling, and more. Having been to the absolute bottom of the pit that pornography addiction digs for its user, he knows the sense of hopelessness, pain, and fear that the addicted one feels.
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	Good News For Sexual Addiction We are a Christian Group of former sex addicts (homosexuals, heterosexuals, bisexuals, lesbians, adulterers, fornicators, masturbators, sex offenders, porn addicts, cybersex addicts, and all sexually immoral) who have come to terms with our brokenness and our inability to change through our own methods; but, only through the great power of The Father, The Son (Jesus Christ) and The Holy Spirit, is change made possible in our lives. We are committed to the Lord Jesus Christ and stand firmly on the belief that He loves all sinners, and that by His Blood that was sacrificed on the Cross at Calvary, our sins were paid for in full. Through allowing the Lord Jesus Christ to come into our hearts and trusting in Him as our Savior, He will always be with us through all trials and tribulations by providing us a way out. It is through God's only Son, Jesus Christ, we are all saved.
	Heart to Heart Counseling Centers Provides telephone counseling with national sex addiction expert Douglas Weiss Ph.D. as well as the leading books and videos in the field of sex addiction to date. The spouse and partners of sex addicts are also included on this site with telephone counseling, books and videos. Our free newsletters are available on this site as well, one for the sex addict and one for the partner of a sex addict. If someone you know is struggling with sex addiction have them browse our FAQ's to help them establish if they are sex addicted. Dr. Weiss has over 15 years of recovery in addictions as well as eleven years of successful sex addiction recovery with no relapses for eleven years. This personal understanding of sex addiction combined with over a decade of clinical experience successfully treating sex addicts may help you start your journey today.
	Institute for Marital and Sexual Therapy   Our mission is to provide our clients who are in need of sex therapy with access to a sex therapist's directory on a national basis. In addition, a sex test for diagnosis of sexual problems and sex tapes and sex books for self help are provided. The use of this site should allow you to begin to solve any sexual problem or sexual dysfunction.
	KAVOD A professional and confidential program for people with sexual addictions and compulsions. KAVOD is a Hebrew word for honor, having heart, courage, respect.
	Latter Day Sexual Recovery Web site devoted to the support and help of Latter-day Saints who are desirous of overcoming sexual addiction/compulsion in their lives. This site is not sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is written by members of the Church who are recovering sex addicts/compulsives who wish to help others that might also be involved in this evil and have a desire to change. One need not be a member of the LDS church to participate here, but we believe that "Sobriety" or "Bottom Line Behavior" has been clearly defined for us in the scriptures and by modern-day prophets. Because of this belief, we are different than other 12-step programs who do not adhere to any particular theology or specific religion.
	New Life Partners New Life Partners is a Christian online resource and support group for women whose lives have been impacted by husbands or loved ones caught in the web of pornography and/or sexual addiction. Here you will find sharing, caring, love, hope, and prayer to help you daily walk out the Lord's plan for your life. If you are hurting right now, click here to read our welcome to you.
	Overcoming Sexual Addiction Offers counseling for sexual addiction, as well as marriage counseling to aid the healing process.
	Porn-Free Porn-free.org was created to help people discover the truth about pornography and "sexual" addictions. While sex is a wonderful, God-given gift, it can be abused like a drug for a variety of reasons. Today, many people find themselves captive to addictive cycles of viewing pornography, masturbation, illicit sex, online affairs, prostitution, phone sex and other sexual activities. If you think you are addicted or know someone who is, this site may be helpful to you.
	Pure Life Ministries Pure Life Ministries exists to serve Christian individuals and organizations dealing with sexual sin throughout the world by providing biblically based counseling, teaching materials and a public speaking ministry with the goal of leading Christians to victory over sexual sin and a deeper life in God.
	Pure Intimacy Resource for those who may be addicted to online pornography or affairs as well as those who care about them
	Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. Inside, you'll find statistics, counseling resources, prevention tips, news and more.
	Recovering Couples Anonymous Recovering Couples Anonymous (RCA) is a 12-Step Fellowship founded in the Autumn of 1988. There are groups throughout the United States, as well as worldwide. Although there is no organizational affiliation with Alcoholics Anonymous©, The 12 Steps, 12 Traditions and Principles are adapted from A.A. The primary purpose of RCA is to help couples find freedom from dysfunctional patterns in relationships. By using the tools of the program, we take individual responsibility for the well-being of the relationship, build new joy, and find intimacy with each other. We are couples committed to restoring healthy communication, caring and greater intimacy to our relationships. We suffer from many addictions and co-addictions; some identified and some not, some treated and some not. We also come from different levels of brokenness. Many of us have been separated or near divorce. Some of us are new in our relationships and seek to build intimacy as we grow together as couples.
	S-Anon The S-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of the relatives and friends of sexually addicted people who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems. Our program of recovery is adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous and is based on the Twelve Steps and the Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. S-Anon's Twelve Concepts of Service provide guidance in serving each other in our business matters. There are no dues or fees for S-Anon membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. S-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; it does not wish to engage in any controversy; nor does it endorse or oppose any causes. Our primary purpose is to recover from the effects upon us of another person's sexaholism and to help the families and friends of sexaholics. We do this by applying the Twelve Steps of S-Anon to our lives and by welcoming and giving comfort to families of sexaholics.
	Setting Captives Free Setting Captives Free exists to offer Christ-centered Hope and Freedom to those in the grip of sin through accountability to Bible-based Truth resulting in the true enjoyment of Life in and for the Glory of God.
	Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous is a Twelve Step - Twelve Tradition oriented fellowship based on the model pioneered by Alcoholics Anonymous. One of the resources we draw on is our willingness to stop acting out in our own personal bottom line addictive behavior on a daily basis. In addition, members reach out to others in the fellowship, practice the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of S.L.A.A. and seek a relationship with a higher power to counter the destructive consequences of one or more addictive behaviors related to sex addiction, love addiction, dependency on romantic attachments, emotional dependency, and sexual, social and emotional anorexia. We find a common denominator in our obsessive, compulsive patterns which renders any personal differences of sexual or gender orientation irrelevant.
	Sex Addictions Sex addiction is a destructive and difficult problem. It ruins relationships, loses jobs, causes arrests, and destroys self-esteem and physical health. Millions of people are affected. And it is not primarily a moral problem. It is a problem of out-of-control feelings and behaviors. However, where there is a desire to recover there is hope.
	Sex Addicts For the help and recovery through each other from our addiction to sex in all forms. This is to include sex, pornography, cybersex, and any other form our addiction takes us.
	Sex Addicts Anonymous Sex Addicts Anonymous, SAA, is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so they may overcome their sexual addiction and help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency.
	Sexaholics Anonymous Sexaholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop lusting and become sexually sober. There are no dues or fees for SA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. SA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sexually sober and help others to achieve sexual sobriety. Sexaholics Anonymous is a recovery program based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous.
	Sexual Addiction Recovery Resources The most comprehensive page of Sexual Addiction Recovery Resources available on the Internet
	Sexual Compulsives Anonymous Sexual Compulsives Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from sexual compulsion. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop having compulsive sex. There are no dues or fees for SCA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. SCA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sexually sober and to help others to achieve sexual sobriety. Members are encouraged to develop their own sexual recovery plan, and to define sexual sobriety for themselves. We are not here to repress our God-given sexuality, but to learn how to express it in ways that will not make unreasonable demands on our time and energy, place us in legal jeopardy -- or endanger our mental, physical or spiritual health.
Sexual Recovery Anonymous	Sexual Recovery Anonymous Sexual Recovery Anonymous (SRA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop compulsive sexual behavior. There are no dues or fees for SRA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. SRA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sexually sober and help others achieve sobriety. Sobriety is the release from all compulsive and destructive sexual behaviors. We have found through our experience that sobriety includes freedom from masturbation and sex outside a mutually-committed relationship.  We believe that spirituality and self-love are antidotes to the addiction. We are walking towards a healthy sexuality.
	Sexual Recovery Institute The Sexual Recovery Institute provides Southern California residents with outpatient sexual addiction treatment. We also offer short-term, intensive sexual addiction programs for our out-of-state and international patients and a comprehensive professional assessment program.
	Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health The Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH) offers hope and valuable resources to those seeking information about sexual addiction. The General Information section of our site is an excellent place to begin. If you wish, you can take a self-scoring test on sexual addiction. If you have come here looking for a therapist for the treatment of sex addiction, our professional members may be able to help you.
	Victims Of Pornography Victims of Pornography is a project sponsored by Citizens for Community Values designed to help our society see that pornography is not victimless. That It is affecting our families and friends...And recognizing this fact is the key to changing lives.  Pornography and sexual addiction are effecting our families, friends, communities and our self worth. These victims could be: women being treated as mere sex objects, daughters with a loss of innocence, children abused, and men and women who feel trapped.

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