Online sexual compulsivity: Getting tangled in the net

Abstract

Abstract The use of adult Web sites for the purpose of sexual expression is becoming increasingly popular and at times problematic. Online sexual behavior is different for each person, ranging from recreational to pathological use. The types of online users proposed in this article include Recreational Users, Sexual Compulsives, and At-Risk Users (consisting of two subtypes: the Depressive Type and the Stress Reactive Type). Assessment techniques and treatment strategies for each type of user are provided and suggestions for future research are proposed.