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7% of Americans Fear Addictive Sexual Behaviors, Study Finds

1/11/2025

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Over 7% of Americans worry about addictive sexual behaviors, with men, younger people, and sexual minorities most affected, according to a study in Sexual Health & Compulsivity. The research reveals striking gender differences and underscores how demographic factors, like religious beliefs, shape these concerns, painting a nuanced picture of compulsive sexual behavior.

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Over 7% of Americans worry about addictive sexual behaviors, with men, younger people, and sexual minorities most affected, according to a study in Sexual Health & Compulsivity. The research reveals striking gender differences and underscores how demographic factors, like religious beliefs, shape these concerns, painting a nuanced picture of compulsive sexual behavior.