Affairs, Porn, and Pain: The Unsexy Truth About Sex Addiction
Sex addiction isn't just about bad behavior—it's destroying relationships, hijacking brains, and feeding a cycle of guilt and secrecy. In this powerful episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen sit down with leading expert Dr. Doug Weiss to expose what's really driving unhealthy sexual behavior—from childhood trauma to modern porn culture. Discover the six types of sex addicts, how to know if you or someone you love is in trouble, and what real recovery looks like. Whether you're struggling, in a relationship with a sex addict, or just want to understand the growing crisis no one talks about—this conversation is for you.
00:00 Intro
01:27 Sponsor
01:50 Doug Weiss
05:27 What is Sexual Addiction?
07:27 The Evolution of Sexual Addiction
09:59 The Arousal Template
13:37 The Battle for Sexuality
15:22 The 6 Types of Addicts
18:04 The Effects of Sexual Trauma
21:29 Recovery
25:40 Help for the Partners
27:41 Bordeline Personality Disorder
31:27 Finding Support
33:28 Infidelity vs Sexual Addiction
35:26 Intimacy Anorexia
28:12 More About Dr. Weiss
39:13 Sponsor
40:01 Wrap Up
Dr. Weiss' new book, Forgiveness for Everyone:
https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Everyone-Dr-Doug-Weiss/dp/1881292592
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