Should Virtual Sex Be Treated Like Other Sex Addictions?
- 1 January 2000
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity
- Vol. 7 (1-2) , 113-125
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10720160008400210
Abstract
The majority of those addicted to virtual sex who present for outpatient and inpatient treatment usually have more pervasive sexual or other behavioral and/or chemical addictions. Case studies are presented to illustrate typical patients. Treatment recommendations are made for both outpatient and inpatient treatment. Beck Hopelessness Scale test results show a significant improvement in those treated with inpatient modalities. As in treating other sex addictions, imposing limits and enlisting the aid of others works for some cybersex addicts, while others need a period of complete abstinence or to eliminate computer use entirely.Keywords
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