Sex
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Sexual activity, including orgasm — a powerful natural reward releasing dopamine, oxytocin, endorphins and serotonin.
Too little may be associated with
Lower mood, intimacy and stress relief for some.
Too much may be associated with
Compulsive patterns; risk of infection or relationship harm.
Informational only — not medical advice.
Neurotransmitters
Related stimuli
Materials
None linked yet.
Recovery resources
Help for sex use and recovery. Not an endorsement or medical advice — see all recovery resources.
- COSA
Codependency related to another person's sexual behavior
- CoSLAA
Family and loved ones of sex and love addicts
- Celebrate Recovery
Addictions, Compulsive behaviors, Emotional issues, Hurts, Habits, Hang-ups
- SMART Recovery
Alcohol, Drugs, Gambling, Food addiction, Shopping, Internet addiction, Gaming, Sexual behaviors, Other addictive behaviors
- Porn Addicts Anonymous (PAA)
Pornography addiction
- Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA)
Compulsive sexual behavior, Sex addiction
- Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA)
Sex addiction, Love addiction, Fantasy addiction, Relationship addiction
- Sexaholics Anonymous (SA)
Sex addiction, Lust addiction
- Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (SCA)
Compulsive sexual behavior
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