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Questions We Discuss –

– what led you to decide to take on this issue of sex/porn addiction?

– does it matter if we use the word “addiction?”

– what has been your experience on this issue? challenging the powerful and vocal groups that believe sex is addictive?

– what about the damage that is done to people’s lives, from porn, or unhealthy sex? do you acknowledge that, and think we need to take these issues seriously?

– if you don’t believe in sex addiction, how do you help people who come to you and ask for help with their sexual behaviors?

– Can someone want or have too much sex?

– why is this (porn/sex) such a big social issue?

Dr David Ley is a clinical psychologist in practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is the Executive Director of New Mexico Solutions, a large outpatient mental health and substance abuse program in Albuquerque, NM.

Dr. Ley has been treating sexuality issues throughout his career. He first began treating perpetrators and victims of sexual abuse, but expanded his approach to include the fostering and promotion of healthy sexuality, and awareness of the wide range of normative sexual behaviors. His controversial second book, The Myth of Sex Addiction was released in March 2012, challenging the concept of sexual addiction and exploring a different model of male sexuality. The Myth of Sex Addiction triggered a firestorm of debate, allowing people to finally challenge the media hype of this pseudo-disorder. Dr. Ley speaks around the world about the myth of sex addiction, and ways in which the mental health field is being subverted to enforce cultural values about sex.

Learn more about Dr David Ley – http://www.psychologytoday.com/experts/david-j-ley-phd

Learn more about Nikki Leigh’s coaching work at www.lovecoachjourney.com