Sex Addiction
It’s more common than you think — Even if you’re high-functioning. Even if no one knows.
And yes, it can be treated.
And while it’s discreet, private, and often totally hidden — it is deeply destructive.
You’re not alone if you feel stuck in:
Porn use that’s escalated beyond your control
Sex chats, hook-up apps, or paid sex
Compulsive infidelity or obsessive fantasy
A double life full of secrecy, guilt, and shame
Sex addiction is one of the fastest-growing addictions today
Thanks to smartphones, fast internet and Wi-Fi
Why it's hard to stop
Because sex and fantasy hijack the brain’s reward system — fast.
What starts as excitement or escape slowly becomes something else:
A compulsion. A trap. A secret that drains your time, energy, self-respect, and relationships.
And here's the thing — most people who struggle with sex addiction are smart, competent, and high-performing.
They just got stuck. And now they can’t get out alone.
It’s a downward spiral — but it can stop
At first, it feels thrilling. No consequences. Private. Controlled. Until it isn’t.
You start breaking promises — to yourself and to your loved ones .
You lose time. You carry shame. You get more and more disconnected from what really matters.
The spiral goes downwards.
But it can be stopped.
Why you keep going back
Be cause it is powerfull and it almost works
It soothes anxiety.
Relieves stress.
Offers escape.
Gives you a rush, a hit of control, a moment of relief.
But over time, it starts demanding more.
You need more intensity. More novelty. More risk.
And slowly, the cost creeps in — lost time, secrecy, shame, guilt, broken trust, disconnection, exhaustion.
You tell yourself you’re still in control… until you’re not.
Was I cheating, Ohe yeah. And one thing’s clear: thanks to Ellen — who never judged me — I’m now in a relationship I never thought I could have.
Built on honesty. Real trust. No lies, no double life. Just real connection.
Joe
The Program - The Freedom Trail
If you’re ready to stop the cycle, The Freedom Trail is a structured, 12-session coaching program based on CBT, neuroscience, and over 15 years of experience.
You’ll learn:
What’s really driving the behavior
How to rewire your patterns
How to rebuild trust — with yourself and others
And how to move forward with dignity and real change
Don’t let shame or pride hold you back.
Sex addiction carries a stigma. You may worry about what people would think. You might be afraid to tell a partner, friend, or therapist.
I get it. I take your situation seriously — without judgment.
This is what I do, and I know how hard it can be to ask for help.
But asking for help isn’t weakness. It’s the beginning of strength.
Take the first step
You don’t have to live in fear, secrecy, or shame. Sex addiction is treatable. Change is possible. And support makes all the difference.
📞 Call or text Ellen at +4670 510 21 20
ellen(@)newhabit.se
First conversation is always free
— no pressure, just one step forward.
I would love to support you.