The Niagara Centre for
Healing & Recovery

Compulsive sexual behaviour, including porn addiction, sex addiction, and relational enmeshment, involves persistent, out-of-control sexual thoughts or behaviors that continue despite negative emotional, relational, or personal consequences. These patterns are often rooted in trauma, attachment wounds, shame, and nervous system dysregulation rather than a lack of willpower.

 

Compulsive sexual behaviour can impact intimacy, self-worth, relationships, and emotional health, reinforcing cycles of secrecy, isolation, and emotional distress. Effective treatment for compulsive sexual behaviour goes beyond symptom control, targeting the emotional, relational, and nervous system drivers while restoring boundaries, self-regulation, and sustainable recovery from porn addiction and sex addiction.