Basic Resources for Sex/Porn Addicts
Twelve-Step Groups for Sex and Porn Addicts
and Co-Occurring Substance Use and Sexual Behavior
- Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA)
- 800-477-8191
- 713-869-4902
- saa-recovery.org
- Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA)
- 210-828-7900
- slaafws.org
- Sexaholics Anonymous (SA)
- 866-424-8777
- sa.org
- Sexual Recovery Anonymous (SRA)
- Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (SCA)
- 800-977-HEAL
- sca-recovery.org
- Porn Anonymous (PA)
- 732-659-0627
- pornanonymous.org
- Pornography Addicts Anonymous (PAA)
- Sex and Porn Addicts Anonymous (SPAA)
- 424-209-7739
- spaa-recovery.org/
General Information
- The Sex and Relationship Healing website (sexandrelationshiphealing.com) has extensive free information and resources about dealing with and healing from sex addiction, porn addiction, love addiction, and other intimacy disorders.
- The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists website (aasect.org) offers useful information about human sexuality.
- The Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers website (atsa.com) offers useful information about sexual abuse.
- The International Institute for Trauma & Addiction Professionals (iitap.com) has contact information for therapists, listed by state, who are certified as CSATs (Certified Sex Addiction Therapists).
- The Safer Society Foundation website (safersociety.org) offers useful information on sexual abuse.
- The Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health website (sash.net) provides contact information for knowledgeable therapists, listed by city and state, as well as information about upcoming sex addiction conferences and training events.
- Trauma Made Simple (www.traumamadesimple.com) offers a variety of resources for trauma survivors.
- UnderstandingGay.org
Books
- Sex Addiction 101: A Basic Guide to Healing from Sex, Porn, and Love Addiction by Robert Weiss
- Sex Addiction 101, the Workbook: 24 Proven Exercises to Guide Sex Addiction Recovery by Robert Weiss
- Sex and Porn Addiction Healing and Recovery: A Practical Daily Reader for Sex and Porn Addicts by Scott Brassart
- Lust, Men, and Meth: A Gay Man’s Guide to Sex and Recovery by David Fawcett
- Cruise Control: Understanding Sex Addiction in Gay Men (Second Edition) by Robert Weiss
- Always Turned On: Sex Addiction in the Digital Age by Robert Weiss and Dr. Jennifer Schneider
- Life Anonymous: 12 Steps to Heal and Transform Your Life by Kristin M. Snowden and Scott Brassart
- Out of the Doghouse: A Step-by-Step Relationship-Saving Guide for Men Caught Cheating by Robert Weiss
- Out of the Doghouse for Christian Men: A Redemptive Guide for Men Caught Cheating by Robert Weiss and Marnie Ferree
- Understanding and Treating Sex and Pornography Addiction by Paula Hall
- Help Her Heal: An Empathy Workbook for Sex Addicts by Carol Juergensen Sheets
- Sex Addicts Anonymous (Anonymous)
- Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (Anonymous)
- Sexual Compulsive’s Anonymous: A Program of Recovery (Anonymous)
- Sexaholics Anonymous (Anonymous)
- Finding Peace: A Workbook on Healing from Loss, Rejection, Neglect, Abandonment, Betrayal, and Abuse by Troy Love
- Going Deeper: Understanding How the Inner Child Impacts Your Sexual Addiction by Eddie Capparucci
- Life After Lust: Stories & Strategies for Sex & Pornography Addiction Recovery by Forest Benedict
- Gifts of Recovery: Daily Meditations for Men and Women in Recovery from Sex Addiction by Timothy D. Stein
- Disclosing Secrets: An Addict’s Guide by M. Deborah Corley and Jennifer P. Schneider
- Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sex Addiction by Dr. Patrick Carnes
- Ready to Heal: Breaking Free of Addictive Relationships by Kelly McDaniel
- Facing Love Addiction: Giving Yourself the Power to Change the Way You Love by Pia Mellody
- Is It Love or Is It Addiction? by Brenda Schaeffer
- Addicted to Love: Recovery, Empowerment and Finding Your True Self by Lacy Alajna Bentley
- Lesbian Love Addiction: Understanding the Urge to Merge and How to Heal When Things go Wrong by Lauren Costine
- The Psychology of Porn: Essays on Pornography, Objectification, and Healing by Andrew J. Bauman
- Wack: Addicted to Internet Porn by Noah Church
- Restored: A Woman’s Guide to Overcoming Pornography by Alice Taylor
- Naked in Public: A Memoir of Recovery from Sex Addiction and Other Temporary Insanities by Staci Sprout
- No Stones: Women Redeemed from Sexual Addiction by Marnie Ferree
- It’s Not About the Sex: Moving from Isolation to Intimacy after Sexual Addiction by Andrew Susskind
- Letters from a Sex Addict: My Life Exposed by Wendy Conquest and Dan Drake
- Prodependence: Moving Beyond Codependency by Robert Weiss
- The Ultimate Survival Guide for Navigating Healthy Boundaries by Deborah A. DePolo
- Silently Seduced: When Parents Make Their Children Partners by Kenneth M. Adams
- Neglect: The Silent Abuser by Enod Gray
- Thou Shall Not Suffer: 7 Steps To A Life Of Joy by Mark Anthony Lord
- Breathing Under Water: Spirituality and the 12 Steps by Richard Rohr
- Erotic Intelligence: Igniting Hot, Healthy Sex While in Recovery from Sex Addiction by Alexandra Katehakis
- Floating Away: A Book to Help Children Understand Addiction by Andrew J. Bauman
- Abused Boys: The Neglected Victims of Sexual Abuse by Mic Hunter
- Addiction in the Family: Helping Families Navigate Challenges, Emotions, and Recovery by Louise Stanger
- Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead, by Brené Brown
- Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead, by Brené Brown
- The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are, by Brené Brown
- Healing the Shame that Binds You, by John Bradshaw
- Homecoming: Reclaiming and Championing Your Inner Child, by John Bradshaw
- The ACOA Trauma Syndrome: The Impact of Childhood Pain on Adult Relationships, by Dr. Tian Dayton
- The Soulful Journey of Recovery: A Guide to Healing from a Traumatic Past, by Dr. Tian Dayton
- Ashamed No More: A Pastor’s Journey Through Sex Addiction by T.C. Ryan
- 8 Ways To Wellbeing For Recovering People, by Dr. Sonnee Weedn
- Trauma and the 12 Steps: An Inclusive Guide to Enhancing Recovery, by Jamie Marich