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Is Silvio Berlusconi A Sex Addict?

Amelia McDonell-ParryAugust 24, 2009 //

How convenient. According to Fox News, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is being encouraged by those closest to him that he needs to seek help for his “sex addiction.” The PM has been embroiled in molto controversy ever since he attended an 18-year-old’s birthday party, engaged in sexy phone calls with her, allegedly had sex with a call girl, and supposedly tried to fill parliament seats with actresses and showgirls. His wife has since filed for divorce because of these icky shenanigans. While Berlusconi certainly has an over-the-top sexual appetite, I’m a little sick of boys behaving badly using the “sex addict” excuse. There’s been some debate as to whether “sex addiction” is for real — I tend to think it definitely is, but I also don’t think it’s nearly as prevalent as the David Duchovnys of the world would have you believe. Some dudes can, but instead refuse to keep it in their pants. [Fox News] Keep reading »

Seven Signs You May Be Dating A Sex Maniac

The FriskyDecember 14, 2008 //

At first, when we found out David Duchovny had checked himself into rehab for sex addiction, we were like, “Damn, that’s kind of hot.” But that was naive. After researching sexual addiction — earlier Susannah Breslin discussed how many think the affliction is a myth — we’re feeling some serious sympathy for his wife of eleven years, actress Tea Leoni. It seems that David’s not just acting sex-crazed on his Showtime series. But how can sex, a natural bodily function, become a disease making headlines? The National Council on Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity has defined sexual addiction as “engaging in persistent and escalating patterns of sexual behavior acted out despite increasing negative consequences to self and others.” Just like drugs and alcohol, some people feel they’re abusing sex and themselves to get a high. But as Breslin points out, even doctors can’t decide if sexual addiction is a real condition or merely a symptom of a larger problem that goes beyond sex. Either way, it’s reeking havoc and wrecking homes. So how can you tell if your man is a slave to his wee man? Seven signs, after the jump…
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Quickies!: Send A Cryptic & Snarky Message With A Custom E-Card

The FriskyOctober 9, 2008 //
  • It’s fun! [someecards.com]
  • Deciphering an abusive relationship can be difficult, especially if you’re on the outside looking in, so here are a few tips on how you can help. After all, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. [Dear Sugar]
  • Did Angelina Jolie get a tummy tuck? [Popbytes]

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    Star Couplings: Ellen Plays Matchmaker For Jennifer Aniston

    Amelia McDonell-ParryOctober 7, 2008 //
  • Ellen Degeneres is trying to hook up pal Jennifer Aniston with soap star Shemar Moore. He’s hot, in that soap star way. [People]

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    Star Couplings: Lynne Spears Tells All About Britney

    Amelia McDonell-ParrySeptember 4, 2008 //
  • Oh dear. Some info from Lynne Spears’ tell all has been leaked to the press and rumor has it she reveals that Britney Spears was drinking by age 13, lost her virginity at 14, then started taking drugs at 15. This should really help mend their relationship, don’t you think? [The Sun U.K.]
  • Holly Montag (that’s Heidi’s sister) went out on the town with Lauren Conrad’s ex, Doug Reinhardt. Doug also briefly dated Spencer Pratt’s sister Stephanie. Why doesn’t The Hills‘ cast just have an orgy and get the fluid swapping over with? [Us Weekly]
  • Levi Johnston, who totally cleans up nicely, rocked a “Bristol” tattoo on his ring finger at the RNC last night. [Us Weekly]

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    The Daily Squeeze: David Duchovny Poster Removed From Johnston & Murphy Store

    Catherine StrawnSeptember 2, 2008 //
  • Shoe company Johnston & Murphy removed a poster featuring David Duchovny from its New York City store window. The company’s corporate office instructed the store to take it down (following Duchovny’s admission that he was checking himself into rehab for sex addiction). [NY Post]

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    Is Sex Addiction Real?

    Susannah BreslinAugust 29, 2008 //

    All across the Internet, headlines are hollering: “David Duchovny: SEX ADDICT!” According to Duchovny’s camp, the actor checked himself into rehab for sex addiction this week. Some say the shocker is nothing more than a publicity stunt, designed to promote the September 28th premiere of the second season of Showtime’s “Californication,” in which he stars as a writer with a problem keeping his penis in his pants. But considering Duchovny is married to actress Téa Leoni and the father of two, it’s unlikely even a Hollywood actor looking for a ratings boost would go that far.

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    Star Couplings: David Duchovny Goes To Rehab For Sex Addiction, World Cringes

    Amelia McDonell-ParryAugust 29, 2008 //
  • David Duchovny, who stars as a horny single guy on the show Californication, has checked into rehab for sex addiction. More on that later! [Perez Hilton]
  • Dear Chris Brown, I like your shirt. But I love more when you take it off. Love, Amelia. [Just Jared]
  • HA! Seems like maybe Sarah Larson didn’t let George Clooney’s devoted bachelordom get her down — she maybe, just maybe, cheated on him while they were together. [DListed]

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    The Nookie Know-It-All: Curious About Nymphomania

    Sexpert LindsayMay 23, 2008 //

    “What is the technical definition of a sex addict?” — Potential Nympho, via email

    The National Council on Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity has defined sexual addiction as “engaging in persistent and escalating patterns of sexual behavior acted out despite increasing negative consequences to self and others.” Translated, that means that a sex addict is not like Samantha on Sex and the City. It’s way more serious than that.

    Sex addicts tend to have the same compulsive personality that alcohol, drug, and gambling addicts have. But while booze, drugs, and card playing aren’t required for human survival, sex is. Sure, some people can choose to be celibate…but having a sex drive is a normal, healthy thing. Because of this, sexual addiction is one of the hardest addictions to treat.

    A few signs sexual addicts might exhibit (in case you were curious), after the jump…
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    The Daily Squeeze: Smart Women, Prom Trouble, And Sex Addiction

    Catherine StrawnApril 30, 2008 //
  • In a survey of 2,000 German women, 62 percent of those who had completed their education said they often had problems achieving orgasms, while only 38 percent of women with lower educational qualifications had this problem. Apparently being smart, or at least being really into school, is a sexual liability. [The Sun, U.K.]
  • Sex addiction may or may not be a real addiction. Some say it’s a process addiction, like gambling, while others say it’s just a matter of some people getting in trouble for their sex drives. [BBC]

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