title: Sexual addiction: many conceptions, minimal data.
abstract: Sexual addiction has received increasing attention in the past decade. We review existing literature on (a) competing conceptualizations of this syndrome as constituting an addictive, obsessive-compulsive, or impulse control disorder; (b) symptomatology and progression; (c) etiological models; and (d) treatment approaches. Based on this review, we conclude by identifying questions requiring resolution via empirical investigation.
authors.affiliation: Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, USA.
authors.forename: S N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Gold
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Heffner
mesh_terms: D016739:Behavior, Addictive / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D001727:Bisexuality / Q000523:psychology; D007174:Disruptive, Impulse Control, and Conduct Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D018451:Homosexuality, Male / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009771:Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D012725:Sexual Behavior