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Sex: Rewriting the Conversation Around Sex Addiction
Welcome to Episode 1 of Mental Health Rewritten! In our season-opening episode, we confront one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized topics in mental health: sex addiction. Through the story of Daniel — a man whose professional success masks a deep internal struggle — we explore how compulsive sexual behavior impacts relationships, careers, and personal identity. Along the way, we challenge misconceptions about sex addiction, examine its clinical roots, and highlight the hidden pain it causes across gender lines and around the world.  Featuring clinical insights from Havi Kang, Dr. Justin Dodson, and Dr. Alexandra Katehakis, alongside research from Mayo Clinic and YouGov, we uncover: What defines sex addiction and compulsive sexual behavior Why shame and secrecy make healing harder How societal stigma silences both men and women The global scope of this often-taboo disorder Rooted in research from the DSM-5 and ICD-11, and grounded in real-world stories, Mental Health Rewritten opens conversations where silence once reigned.  Tune in to hear how Daniel's journey toward healing begins — and how, together, we can start to rewrite the narrative about addiction, identity, and hope.  Listen now and subscribe for upcoming episodes exploring suicide, racial trauma, and more. Reminder: Mental health challenges are as real — and as serious — as physical ones. If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out to a mental health professional.  Mental Health Rewritten, created by the OWLS Education Company, in collaboration with The Ummah Collective Group, is hosted, written, and produced by Dominic Lawson. Executive Producers: Kenda Lawson and Dr. Whitney Howzell Cover Art: Alexandria Eddings of Art Life Connections Some music was provided by DJ Krate Digga of The Mighty Sound Champz Crew  Referenced & Supporting Sources Does Society Have a Sex Addiction Problem? Mayo Clinic Health System https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/does-society-have-a-sex-addiction-problem Is Sex Addiction a Real Disorder? Majority of Americans Believe It Is Newsweek / YouGov Poll (2018) https://www.newsweek.com/sex-addiction-real-disorder-majority-americans-believe-it-1037560 Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder in ICD-11 World Health Organization / ICD-11 Browser https://icd.who.int/browse11/l-m/en#/http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1630268048 Why Sex Addiction Was Not Included in DSM-5 APA DSM-5 Task Force Discussion via Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21934-sex-addiction AASECT Position on Sex Addiction American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (2016) https://www.aasect.org/position-sex-addiction Brain Activity in Sex Addiction Mirrors That of Drug Addiction Cambridge University Study (PLOS ONE, 2014) https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/07/140711095956.htm Is Sexual Addiction the Real Deal? UCLA Brain Study – EEG Research on Hypersexuality (2013) https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/study-casts-doubt-on-sex-addiction-246011 Sex Addiction and Childhood Trauma in Men University of Georgia, College of Education (2024) https://coe.uga.edu/news/2024-04-study-links-childhood-trauma-emotional-abuse-to-sex-addiction-in-men Infidelity Statistics (U.S. Marriages) Cooper Trachtenberg Law Group – Updated 2024 https://www.mcooperlaw.com/infidelity-stats-2024 Compulsive Sexual Behavior and Culture – A Clinical View APA PsycNet – Middle Eastern & Global Treatment Challenges https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2020-89404-008 Assessment and Treatment of CSBD: A Sexual Medicine Perspective Springer / Current Sexual Health Reports https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11930-019-00189-9 Sex Addiction in the UK: Rebecca Barker's Story BBC News – Personal Narrative https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-43921760 Understanding Denial in Sexual Offending and Addictive Behavior Washington State Sex Offender Policy Board https://sgc.wa.gov/sites/default/files/public/SOPB/conference2018/Borg_presentation.pdf CDC Historical Divorce Statistics – U.S. Marriage Trends Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/95facts/fs_439s.htm  Referenced Articles & Research  Majority of Americans Believe Sex Addiction is Real – Newsweek https://www.newsweek.com/sex-addiction-real-disorder-majority-americans-believe-it-1037560  Does Society Have a Sex Addiction Problem? – Mayo Clinic Health System https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/does-society-have-a-sex-addiction-problem  UK Woman Shares Experience with Sex Addiction – BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-43921760  National Center for Health Statistics on Suicide Trends – CDC https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/95facts/fs_439s.htm  Study Links Childhood Trauma to Sex Addiction in Men – University of Georgia College of Education https://coe.uga.edu/news/2024-04-study-links-childhood-trauma-emotional-abuse-to-sex-addiction-in-men  Infidelity and Relationship Statistics (2024) – M. Cooper Law https://www.mcooperlaw.com/infidelity-stats-2024  Sex Offender Policy & Research: Compulsive Sexual Behavior – Washington State SOPB Conference https://sgc.wa.gov/sites/default/files/public/SOPB/conference2018/Borg_presentation.pdf
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