Cybersex & Online Relationships

Cybersex is defined as type-written communication for the sole purpose of achieving sexual arousal. Until recently, men dominated the overall use of the Net but women are now online more than men. At this point it is estimated that both men and women use the Internet for Cybersex almost equally. Overall, about 6% of Internet users are compulsive in their online behavior, and about half of those are sexually compulsive. About 50% percent of the people who engage in cybersex take the contact a step further by talking on the phone, and about 15 - 30% meet in person.

Internet addiction offers a fantasy world in which there are endless people who appear to be interesting and more importantly, interested in you. Young, sexually inexperienced people, especially males, may find it easier to engage in Internet "relationships" than to risk the face-to-face rejection of a real person. As the addict becomes more immersed in this shadow world, denial takes hold and he or she comes to view these "friends" and "partners" as more real than the actual spouse or family.

PARTS' Mood Screen

Brief self-evaluation: Signs and symptoms of depression & anxiety

Do I have a problem?

Is this a serious problem for me and worthy of my attention?

Trap Detector

What is the nature of my addictive trap?

Advanced Cognitive Skills

Skip the self-evaluation for now and go to the next step of the passage

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