While it might make sense that sex could be addictive – it’s fun, feels great and is a highly pleasurable escape from the daily grind – some experts are unconvinced of its legitimacy as a real disorder, viewing it as little more than a ‘get out of jail’ free card played by a cheating spouse who’s gotten caught. In other words, sexual addiction is the hot trend du jour.
“I would say some people deal with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, but is it an addiction? No,” says Calgary-based human sexuality expert, Dr. Trina E. Read.
“There are people who wreck their lives and other peoples’ lives, but in my experience, it’s few and far between. I think it’s a very topical thing. In five or 10 years, it won’t be the flavour anymore. It will be replaced by the new thing. It sounds very sexy to say sex addiction.”
In Woods’ case, the repercussions have been steep, possibly causing irreparable damage to his marriage to Elin Nordegren, career and public image. The unsavory notoriety prompted a number of high-profile corporate partnerships to dump Woods quicker than a stripper ditching a customer after a lap dance.

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