Being a sex addict sounds like a pretty sweet deal right? Wrong. Being a sex addict is having any sexual activity that feels out of control. It could involve sex with a partner, but it may also mean activities such as viewing pornography, masturbation, visiting prostitutes, or using sex chat lines.

So for all you people thinking that this condition is funny or bullshit, think again. Being a sex addict comes from deep-seated emotional problems that are not something to be laughed at.

Here are 18 brave souls who have revealed what it’s really like to be sex addict.

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So there you go people, sex addiction is anything but sexy. These people have their lives dictated by sex and it’s definitely not something I’d wish upon anyone.