Negative sexual mindsets and/or behaviours have the potential to turn problem sexuality into passive, compliant or clinical sexual addiction. What begins as unhealthy intrigue and tolerance for alternative sexual stimuli can soon transform into mindsets and/or behaviours that are detrimental to relationships, personal health and life.
The potential of a destroyed career, reputation and/or relationship(s) along with mental and emotional health of clients and their families are what make the progression through the continuum so problematic.
Single adults, teens and children are also prone to problematic sexuality. Without professional intervention problematic sexuality can develop without detection for decades.
The origins of problematic sexuality can stem from a variety of historical influences and developing or coexisting problems. These are thoroughly explored in the Assessment.
Some examples of developing or coexisting problems that can be found in the development of problematic sexuality include (but are not limited to):
These behaviours include: