Sex is a healthy, natural, human pleasure, as necessary as eating or building community for the survival of all organic species. Healthy sex can be a source of random pleasure for some of us and a well of deep connection and intimacy for others. But when sexual fantasy and behavior are routinely abused in order to provide a numbing distraction from emotional pain and life stress, even sex-like food for some and drugs for others-can become addictive. Today's easy online access to highly stimulating sexual content and experience via digital and social media are rapidly escalating this problem. Men and women (of all ages) are finding themselves unexpectedly struggling to put down newly acquired habits involving sex-finder apps and online porn. Some miss out when opportunities for more meaningful or important connections present themselves. As author Rob Weiss shows us, sex and porn addicts: Become preoccupied with sex and/or pornography to the point of obsession; Lose control over sexual behaviors, despite promises to self or others; Experience relationship instability, emotional turmoil, diminished career or academic performance, declining physical health, and financial woes. In Sex Addiction 101, internationally acclaimed clinical expert Weiss provides a research based, basic, yet comprehensive guide to understand and heal from this complex and often misunderstood addiction. The book provides clear understanding into what defines sex, love, and porn addictions along with insight into the treatment process. Readers will learn the different ways that sex addiction affects betrayed spouses, couples, and family life for straight and gay people alike. The book provides support and advice for loved ones, explains the process of rebuilding relationship trust, and includes special guidance for therapists and counselors. Whether you are a sex addict, a loved one, or simply wish to gain meaningful insight into this often-controversial diagnosis, Sex Addiction 101 will educate and guide you while also offering empathy, direction, and hope. Book jacket.