Believe it or not, Yes. A sex addict with at least 90 days of complete abstinence of any sexual behavior has usually “re-booted” their sexual template. Masturbation should be part of their healthy sexual plan. Here are the parameters: Masturbating no more than twice a week without any fantasizing. In the Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) text, it discusses the 3 Circles. This resembles a target with an outer circle, a middle circle an the inner circle. The out circle represents behaviors that promote healthy sexual behavior. The inner circle represents those behaviors that put a sexual addict at risk for acting out or relapsing back into the addiction, also known as slippery slopes. The Inner Circle represents those behaviors that must be avoided at all costs, also known as bottom line behaviors. For the recovering sex addict, masturbation can be part of each circle. A recovering sex addict knows when their masturbation is moving into the unhealthy realm. It is essential that the addict work a rigorously honest program and have the proper accountability in place.
