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02 April 2013

Compulsive sexual behavior is often difficult to face. Sex addiction results in countless negative consequences and hurts many people. Relationships, marriages, families, and careers are destroyed. Anyone afflicted with sex addiction, as well as the people who love them, can find help within this book.
Milton Magness, D. Min., MA, LPC, CSAT, is the founder and director of Hope & Freedom Counseling Services in Houston, Texas. He is a licensed professional counselor and a certified sex addiction therapist.
"Writing from a wealth of experience, Milton Magness has written a superb book to both partners in a relationship impacted by sex addiction. He clearly grasps the depth and breadth of the problem, doesn't minimize the profound impact, and at the same time offers the reader hope. The addicted person and his or her partner will both feel understood, supported, and validated. Without detracting from the reader who is personally affected, Magness also offers clinical direction to the treatment professional. You feel him speaking to the readers and know he is championing them in their journey." —Claudia Black, PhD., Addiction Specialist, Author of Intimate Treason and Deceived
“The most comprehensive text since Out of the Shadows. A must-read for every sex addict, their partner, and their family. Each page instills hope for those struggling with sexual addiction, while not minimizing the pain involved in the process. It will help newcomers and old-timers alike.” —David L. Delmonico, Ph.D., Author, In the Shadows of the Net and Cybersex Unhooked"In his new book, Dr. Magness expertly navigates the complexities of sexual addiction, while simultaneously making the reality of this intimacy disorder understandable for individuals who suffer, partners who love them, and those in the clinical community who are trying to help. This is currently the most thorough resource available for those of us concerned about the reality of sexual addiction. A must-read!" —Kelly McDaniel, MA, Author of Ready to Heal
"This book is a very helpful tool for therapists and for people who are either having challenges with sexual addiction or have partners or friends who have that pain in their lives caused by relationships with sexual addicts. It is a very balanced, hopeful, clinically sound resource and gives very specific guidance as a map for holistic spiritual growth. We recommend this book to our patients at PCS. Dr. Milton Magness invites us into his therapy world with this book." —Ralph H. Earle, PhD., Author of The Pornography Trap, Lonely All the Time, and Co-author of Sex Addiction
“I’ve worked with many women who, along with their partner, have done a weekend intensive with Dr. Magness and I consistently see these marriages having higher success rates than those who don’t utilize his services. I’m delighted that now, between the covers of this book, many more couples and individuals will be able to take advantage of his wisdom, experience and guidance as they grapple with sexual addiction in their lives and marriages. This is a must read for anyone who falls into that painful category, and for everyone who seeks to help others dealing with this issue in their lives. I often tell people this is only book they really need to read if they want to know about sexual addiction. It is the best ‘bible’ on the subject.” —Marsha Means, MA, Author, Your Sexually Addicted Spouse and Living with Your Husband’s Secret Wars
Chapter 2: Hierarchy of Sexual Addiction
Chapter 3: Unsuccessful Cures
Chapter 4: Addressed to the Sexual Addict
Chapter 5: Addressed to the Partner
Chapter 6: Addressed to the Couple
Chapter 7: Recovery Components
Chapter 8: Disclosure
Chapter 9: Polygraph Exams as an Aid to Recovery
Chapter 10: Interview with Polygraph Examiner
Chapter 11: Celibacy Contract
Chapter 12: The Partner's Recovery Journey
Chapter 13: Partner's Survival Kit--Post-Disclosure
Chapter 14: Survey Results--Things That Helped Partners Heal
Chapter 15: Slip and Relapse Recovery
Chapter 16: A Blueprint for Rebuilding Broken Trust
Chapter 17: Survey Results--Things That Helped Restore Trust
Chapter 18: What About Sex?
Chapter 19: Survey Results--Additional Comments from Partners
Chapter 20: When Is It Time To Move On?
Chapter 21: Closing Message