Monday, November 2, 2009

Sex Addiction - Who Knew?



I've been an avid follower of VH1's Dr. Drew rehab reality series since it began a few years ago. To my surprise, they have broken away from handling drug addiction and slid over to the more obscure area of sex addiction in Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew. I must admit that the idea of someone being addicted to the wonderful world of copulation sends me into a fit of giggles that makes my stomach cramp. However, it was clear that the therapists on the show didn't find it funny at all. According to VH1 Blog, 3%-6% of the American population are battling this little known addiction.

Although I have never known any one in my life in rehab for sexual issues, you can easily look to the celebrity world for such tales. In August 2009, E! Online confirmed that David Duchovny, the actor known for his roles in XFiles and Californication, was in a rehab for sex addiction. If you have a really good memory, you'll remember that movie actress Halle Berry accused the R&B singer Eric Benet of being oversexed and in serious need of rehabilitation. (I'm still wounded over that one. How could ya Eric!) Least we not forget, Michael Douglas has also been slapped with the sex addict moniker.

Premiere Show Highlights:
  • One of the rehab facility's workers checked porn star Penny Flame's(aka Jennifer Ketchum) luggage for sexy contraband such as sex aids, skin mags and knee pads(yea, knee pads). During the search, she confiscates a rather large phallic device nicknamed "Ron Jeremy".
  • Surfer James “Jamie” Lovett was shocked to find out that he had a growth in his throat that could mean he has the sexually transmitted virus, HPV.
  • Playboy Playmate Nicole Narain admitted to suffering a masturbation marathon that lasted all day with a total count of 18 orgasms.
  • Musician Phil Varone claimed to have slept with at least 3000 women.
After watching the show, I was left with a persistent thought. It seems that if someone does feel that their sex life is spinning out of control that they will have a serious battle to get it back to a normal level. Even the rehab environment offers extra obstacles. A crack addict doesn't have to sit and socialize with a bag of crack. However, sex addicts see possibly attractive sex partners everyday in the hallways and group therapy sessions. Temptation surrounds them.

I still don't know if I believe in sex addiction, but maybe the show will enlighten me as it progresses. I'll stay tuned.

Showtime: Sundays at 10PM EST on VH1

Further Reading:
Sex Rehab With Dr. Drew
David Duchovny Rehabbing for Sex Addiction
Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew (main)
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2 comments:

  1. 3rdStoneFromTheSunNovember 4, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    sex addiction sounds like a catchphrase excuse for those who lie and cheat on their partners lol

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  2. ashasekayiNovember 4, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    *laughs*

    Yea, that is exactly what I've thought when I've read some article about this or that celebrity who is a "sex addict". I wouldn't be surprised if some use it as an excuse.

    "Hey, I can't be blamed. I'm an addict!"

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