For you
For straight men.
Writing on the shape compulsive sexual behaviour actually takes in straight men's lives.
In my own words
A note from Dr Michael Yates.
If you're a straight man and something about your sexual behaviour has started to feel out of control, or has been feeling that way for a long time, this space is written for you specifically. I'm Dr Michael Yates, and this is where you'll find writing about the shape compulsive sexual behaviour actually takes in straight men's lives.
Why this space
Why this page exists.
For straight men, the pattern often looks different. Pornography use that has taken over more than you intended. Escalation into cam sites, sexting, escorts or affairs. Drug use such as cocaine used alongside sex in patterns that have stopped feeling like a choice. Long-term secrecy in marriages and long-term relationships. The particular pressure of masculine sexual scripts that leave very little room for talking about what is actually going on. The essays and articles below are written for that specific set of realities.
Essays for you
Written specifically for you.
Articles worth reading
Shorter reads.
Next step
The first step is a conversation.
A confidential conversation with Dr Michael Yates or our clinical team. No commitment beyond that.