Addiction RSSPro Football Hall of Famer and former "Dancing with the Stars" contestant Lawrence Taylor, who was recently charged in the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl, admitted in 2004 to spending about $1,000 daily on escort services, often calling six prostitutes a day.
Read More about Football Star Lawrence Taylor Admitted Sex Addiction in 2004On March 30, Monster Garage host and West Coast Choppers owner Jesse James reportedly checked himself into the Sierra Tucson Treatment Center in Arizona to help manage his “personal issues,” possibly sex addiction, in hopes of saving his dilapidated marriage to Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock.
Read More about Jesse James Enters Rehab for Sex AddictionAt a weekly meeting of Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) in Boston, most of the 50 men and women are professionals, and some are students and retirees. Bella English of Boston.com writes that this could be a meeting to save the rainforests—but these people are trying to save themselves.
Read More about Medical Specialists Recognizing Sex Addiction as a DisorderAccording to the Daily Mail, Tiger Woods is planning to enter rehab in Arizona for a sex addiction as well as Vicodin and Ambien use.
Read More about Tiger Woods Reportedly Entering Sex RehabThe rumors that Tiger Woods was cheating on his wife, former Swedish model Elin Nordegren, have brought to light the question of why some men cheat on attractive women. Although the rumors haven’t been confirmed by Woods, he recently admitted to “transgressions” and “personal sins,” and apologized for hurting his family after a car accident raised eyebrows.
Read More about Tiger Woods Affair Rumors: Why Some Men Cheat“It is one of the problems of our time,” said Dr. Drew Pinsky, an addiction specialist and host of VH1’s “Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew,” of sexual addiction. “We’ve just been through a period of history where sexuality was viewed as a revolution and [people thought] it’s okay to do whatever you’re into, but the fact is, sexuality has become a drug in our culture,” he continued.
Read More about Dr. Drew Talks Sex Addiction on OprahSex addiction can affect anyone, including high-profile men like actor David Duchovny and former ESPN analyst Steve Phillips, who recently entered rehab for sex addiction after being fired from ESPN for having intimate relationships with co-workers on the show.
Read More about Sex Addiction Rehab Can Help Serial CheatersSteve Phillips, the ESPN baseball analyst who was fired recently for having an affair with a 22-year-old production assistant, entered a rehab center for sex addiction treatment.
Read More about Former ESPN Analyst Steve Phillips Enters Rehab for Sex AddictionVH1 has announced the cast of "Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew," a reality show that will feature stars who are addicted to sex instead of drugs and alcohol. The show premieres Sunday, November 1 at 10 pm ET/PT.
Read More about Cast of “Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew” AnnouncedSexual addiction can affect anyone, from a housewife to a high-profile businessman to a Hollywood celebrity. Susan King of the Calgary Herald writes that celebrity sex scandals are nothing new, citing the recent arrest of Roman Polanski for once having sex with a 13-year-old girl and David Letterman’s confession of having sexual relationships with several female members of his staff over the years.
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