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Cybersex refers to a kind of interactive erotic experience, which usually involves two or
more participants having real-time sexual exchanges online with the purpose of sexual
Chapter 79 - Food Addictions
arousal and stimulation. The basic forms of cybersex are text cybersex and televideo
Chapter 80 - Gambling
cybersex. Different from real-life sex, cybersex is a cognitive and emotional exchange
Chapter 81 - Internet Addiction:
Cybersex
rather than a physical one, providing free region for imagination and fantasy. There are
Chapter 82 - Video Game Addiction
both positive and negative aspects of cybersex. The accessibility, affordability,
anonymity, and acceptability of cybersex make it potentially addictive. As for the majority
Chapter 83 - Exercise Dependence
of cybersex participants, their online sexual experiences do not lead to problems in real
Chapter 84 - Work Addiction
life, but it can become problematic for those who already have a problem with sexual
Chapter 85 - Shopping Addiction
compulsivity or those who have psychological vulnerabilities, rendering them at risk for
Chapter 86 - Sexual Addiction
developing cybersex compulsivity. Clinicians and therapists have reported a growing
Chapter 87 - Areca Nut, Betel Quids…
number of clients addicted to cybersex, a form of both Internet addiction and sexual
Chapter 88 - Khat Addiction
addiction, with the standard problems associated with addictive behaviors. However, at
Chapter 89 - Internet: Immersive Vir… present there are few outlets for the treatment of cybersex addiction. There is a need for
Chapter 90 - Waterpipe Smoking establishment and evaluation of treatment strategies for online sexual
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