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Why Is It So Hard to Let Someone Get Close? Understanding Intimacy Avoidance in Men
A guide to understanding intimacy avoidance in men. Intimacy avoidance, pornography and compulsive sexual behavior, Sexual Health therapy for Men in New York with Alessandro Hillel Zanoni, LP, CSAT, Licensed Psychoanalyst & Certified Sex Addiction Psychotherapist Many men want a close, loving relationship. They want companionship, trust, emotional connection, and a partner they can build a life with. Yet when a relationship starts becoming emotionally close, something changes

Alessandro Hillel Zanoni, LP, CSAT
Jun 284 min read


Why Shame Keeps Men Stuck in Pornography and Compulsive Sexual Behavior
A guide to understanding, managing, and moving beyond ChemSex Sex addiction and shame, pornography and compulsive sexual behavior, Sexual Health therapy for Men in New York with Alessandro Hillel Zanoni, LP, CSAT, Licensed Psychoanalyst & Certified Sex Addiction Psychotherapist Many men believe their greatest problem is pornography. Others think it is compulsive sexual behavior, anonymous hookups, escorts, dating apps, or repeated promises they cannot keep. While these behavi

Alessandro Hillel Zanoni, LP, CSAT
Jun 284 min read


Trauma, Early Relationships, and Compulsive Sexual Behavior: Understanding the Roots of Sex Addiction in Men
The wounds of trauma and early relationships in men addicted to sex and pornography Sex Addiction and Trauma Therapy for Men in New York with Alessandro Hillel Zanoni, LP, CSAT, Licensed Psychoanalyst & Certified Sex Addiction Psychotherapist Many men who struggle with compulsive pornography use or sexual behavior ask themselves the same question: "Why can't I just stop?" They often believe the answer is a lack of discipline, weak willpower, or simply having an unusually high

Alessandro Hillel Zanoni, LP, CSAT
Jun 284 min read


Coming Out, Identity, and Emotional Well-Being: Therapy for Gay and LGBTQ+ Men
Revealing one's true identity in today's world Men in New York with Alessandro Hillel Zanoni, LP, CSAT, Licensed Psychoanalyst & Certified Sex Addiction Psychotherapist For many LGBTQ+ men, coming out is often described as a single event. In reality, it is usually a lifelong process: Coming out to family. Coming out to friends. Coming out at work. Coming out in new relationships. Sometimes, coming out to yourself. While many men experience acceptance and support, others carry

Alessandro Hillel Zanoni, LP, CSAT
Jun 283 min read


When Sex or Pornography Starts Controlling Your Life: Understanding Compulsive Sexual Behavior in Men
Compulsive Sexual Behavior in Men: Signs, Causes, and Treatment. Sex addiction therapy in New York by Alessandro Hillel Zanoni, LP, CSAT, Licensed Psychoanalyst & Certified Sex Addiction Psychotherapist For many men, pornography and sexual behavior begin as a source of pleasure, curiosity, or stress relief. Over time, however, what once felt like a choice can begin to feel like a necessity. You may tell yourself, "This is the last time," only to find yourself returning to the

Alessandro Hillel Zanoni, LP, CSAT
Jun 284 min read


ChemSex, Substance Use, and Sexual Health: When Sex and Drugs Become Difficult to Separate
A guide to understanding, managing, and moving beyond ChemSex Sex Addiction and ChemSex, Substance Use, Sexual Health therapy for Men in New York with Alessandro Hillel Zanoni, LP, CSAT, Licensed Psychoanalyst & Certified Sex Addiction Psychotherapist For many men, sex is a source of intimacy, pleasure, and connection. For others, however, sex gradually becomes intertwined with drugs in a way that feels increasingly difficult to control. What may begin as an occasional experi

Alessandro Hillel Zanoni, LP, CSAT
Jun 284 min read
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