“The American Psychiatric Association does not recognize the term sex addiction, because it’s so broad. So generally, the terms hyper-sexuality, sexually compulsive behavior are what get used, but it’s very much a real condition, and what the latest scientific research is showing is that all addictions, whether it’s an addiction to alcohol, drugs, gambling, or sex, affects the human brain in the same way. So, I think we can definitely say that sexually compulsive behavior is a very real problem for millions of people.”

And Kerner points to the Internet as a culprit.

“The Internet, I think, has been the No. 1 enabler of the increase in sexually compulsive behavior. Whereas, in previous years, you might have thought of a sex addict as somebody who’s compulsively cheating, hooking up, having affairs, I think today, millions more men are vulnerable — especially men — are vulnerable to sexually compulsive behavior because of the proliferation of Internet porn and the easy access of Internet porn. So, I think that’s definitely the No. 1 problem for people who are suffering from sexually compulsive behavior.”