Sex Addiction....

Carnes, Don't Call it Love. New York: Bantam, 1991.

"On the basis of our research and clinical experience, there are ten signs that indicate the presence of sexual addiction:

1. A pattern of out of control behavior
2. Severe consequences due to sexual behavior
3. Inability to stop despite adverse consequences
4. Persistent pursuit of self destructive behavior
5. Ongoing desire or effort to limit sexual behavior
6. Sexual obsession and fantasy as a primary coping mechanism
7. Increasing amounts of sexual experience because the current level of activity is no longer sufficient.
8. Severe mood changes around sexual activity
9. Inordinate amount of time spent in obtaining sex, being sexual, or recovering from sexual experience
10. Neglect of important social, occupational, or recreational activities because of sexual behavior."