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Compulsive sexual behaviour: There is help for sufferers
Sometimes known as sex or porn addiction, Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder is an issue that can be addressed, says GRAHAM NAGLE, a Cork-based psychotherapist
Sexuality is a natural and healthy part of human life, but for some it can spiral out of control.
Compulsive sexual behaviour, sometimes called sex addiction or porn addiction, is an issue that many people experience but few feel able to talk about.
While these terms are now common, it is important to note that they are not official clinical diagnoses.
The World Health Organisation instead uses the term Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder (CSBD), describing it as a persistent pattern of sexual thoughts, urges or actions that feel out of control and cause distress or harm.
Compulsive sexual behaviour is not simply about a strong sex drive. It is about feeling unable to stop, even when the behaviour leads to secrecy, guilt, or damaged relationships.
Cork LGBTIQ+ projects to share €170k funding windfall
Amy Campbell
Cork projects will receive over €170,000 in combined funding under the 2025 LGBTIQ+ Community Services Fund, equality minister Norma Foley has announced.
The Cork projects are among several initiatives nationally to receive funding totalling €1.7m. The overall aim of the 2025 LGBTIQ+ Community Services Fund is to promote inclusion, protect rights, and improve quality of life and wellbeing for members of the LGBTIQ+ community, enabling them to participate fully in Ireland’s social, economic, cultural, and political life.
HIV resources 'haven't proportionally scaled up' alongside advances in treatment, says expert
Niamh Griffin
Cork and Kerry share one HIV clinic, which is 'stretched', Cork Sexual Health Centre's fast-track cities programme manager Tara Russell told the 'Irish Examiner'
Gaps in HIV care, including for Kerry and Cork, must be addressed if the Government is to reach its target of no new transmissions by 2030, a conference has heard.
These two counties share one HIV clinic, which is “stretched” as more people live longer with HIV and need ongoing care, an expert told the Irish Examiner.
This year's Cork Pride festival will focus on sexual health
Amy Campbell
This PRIDE festival, the Sexual Health Centre in Cork will be joining the celebration with a clear message: sexual health is part of the party.
Graham Nagle, LGBTI counsellor at the centre, said: “PRIDE is protest. PRIDE is celebration. PRIDE is visibility, and that visibility includes speaking openly about our health, our identities, our desires, and our care—publicly and proudly.”
Martin Mongan
The Sexual Health Centre’s relocation to Cork’s South Mall has been described as a “powerful step forward” for the organisation.
Founded in the 1980s as Cork AIDS Alliance, the organisation had operated from its premises at 16 Peter’s Street for almost four decades.
Sexual Health Centre’s new location was officially opened by Minister Jerry Buttimer on Friday. read more
New Cork sexual health centre location marks a ‘significant new chapter’ for organisation
Cork groups urged to enter Good Causes Awards
The awards honour the inspiring work and achievements of projects, clubs and individuals all over Ireland, who, with the help of National Lottery Good Causes funding, have had a big impact on their local communities.
Applications are now open for the National Lottery Good Causes Awards 2025. Photo: Maxwell Photography
Amy Campbell
The Sexual Health Centre in Cork city is advising all eligible organisations to put themselves forward for the National Lottery Good Causes Awards.
(DASH) Drugs, Alcohol and Sexual Health: New mobile unit launched for Cork and Kerry
(DASH) Drugs, Alcohol and Sexual Health: New mobile unit launched for Cork and Kerry
In a landmark partnership for the Cork and Kerry region, the Sexual Health Centre has launched a joint community initiative with Cork Local and Southern Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Forces. The organisations are leading out on a unique mobile health service which travels to any and every part of Cork and Kerry - making support, information and interventions available to all.
A WISE conversation on sexual health: new E-learning platform to be launched by Minister for Children.
The Sexual Health Centre’s new E-learning platform for those supporting the education of young people will be launched tomorrow (Wednesday, 9th December) by Minister for Children, Disability, Equality, Integration and Youth, Roderic O'Gorman TD. ‘WISE Online’ was created by Sexual Health Promotion Officers, Phil Corcoran and Muire O’Farrell of the Sexual Health Centre, to assist professionals in facilitating and responding to questions on sexual health and relationships from young people.
A WISE conversation on sexual health: Free Period Products for young people offered by the Sexual Health Centre.
The Sexual Health Hubs’ free period product initiative was launched in Clonakilty today by TD Holly Cairns. The Sexual Health Hub project was first launched in September 2020 by the Sexual Health Centre, as a response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The hubs are now being expanded – in terms of location and service provision – to ensure that period products are more accessible to young people across Cork City and County.