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 or high-risk behavior.

5.- Ongoing desire or effort to limit sexual behavior.

6.- Sexual obsession and fantasy as a primary coping strategy.

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 amounts 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.

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