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S3 E3: Dr. Erica Sarr on Sex Addiction and Recovery

Tuesday 16th March 2021

Dr. Erica Sarr discusses sex addiction recovery with a sex-positive approach, focusing on open conversation and healthy sexuality in 'Beyond Theory'.
27 minutes
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Beyond Theory
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Recovery from Trauma
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
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Dr. Erica Sarr on Tackling Sex Addiction with Compassion

I think sex is a really beautiful, amazing, creative part of the human experience that gets hijacked to manage our emotions in a way that wasn't intended.
Sex addiction is often shrouded in shame and misunderstanding, but Dr. Erica Sarr is on a mission to change that. In this episode of 'Beyond Theory', Dr. Sarr, a Clinical Psychologist and the Clinical Director at Gentle Path, dives into her work with men struggling with compulsive and disruptive sexual behaviors. She champions a sex-positive approach, encouraging open conversations about sex addiction to foster healthier sexual attitudes and behaviors.
With the commercialization of sex in our culture and its often 'lurid' connotations, Dr. Sarr's perspective is both refreshing and necessary. She shares her experiences and insights on integrating educational teachings into treatment programs, the influence of technology on addiction, and how to effectively define addiction. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of communication and setting boundaries in the journey toward recovery. Whether you're grappling with these issues personally or supporting someone who is, Dr.
Sarr's compassionate and informed approach offers valuable guidance. Tune in to this episode for a deeper understanding of sex addiction and recovery, and learn how to break the stigma surrounding this challenging topic.