Sexual Anorexia Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatment

Sexual anorexia is the compulsive avoidance of sex and sex-related matters. Learn about its symptoms, risk factors, treatment, and more.

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 51 words · Patricia Patrick

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What makes it a form of addiction is thecompulsiveavoidance of sex.

Do People With Sexual Anorexia Ever Have Sex?

Despite their aversion to sex, people living with sexual anorexia may still engage in sexual relationships.

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