Is sex like an addiction?

[lunarcapricorn.livejournal.com]

Do some people really NEED sex? Like they can't function without it?

I would like to have a sex-less relationship, but I've noticed that when we go without for a while, my boyfriend gets more determined to have sex. He starts making dirty comments/jokes, grabbing me, touching me more, etc. He's not the nice man I know, he gets scary. Sometimes I really have to fight him off.

I don't understand it because I can go forever without. Do some people just NEED to have sex?

Comments

[lindsey-nichole.livejournal.com]

Some people can be addicted to sex and sexual gratification just like they can be addicted to alcohol or drugs. So, yes it is entirely possible. It can be a serious problem that requires treatment.

I think the normal need for sex varies from person to person, be it male or female.

If you are uncomfortable with the way he regards sex - it sounds like a serious talk is in order as well setting some relationship boundaries.