Addictions can be a hard thing to deal with and often hurt not only only those with the problem but everyone around them. Addictions come in many forms, whether they are cigarettes or something more severe, like cutting. For whatever reason, those who suffer from them need to follow through with their addition to feel complete, needed, or wanted. Some seek help while others quietly deal with them. One of the addictions that are often times not taken seriously enough is that of sex addiction. Michelle suffers from this addiction and has gone to extreme steps to deal with it.

I started the tattoo process during the time I was initially trying not to act out on my addiction. Since I was trying hard not to actually have sex with everyone I spoke to during a day, my sexual addiction came out in other ways. My mind could not, would not, and could not stop focusing on sex 24/7.

I combated this, and in an attempt not to cheat on Britni again, I started tattooing what I was thinking on my body. The tattoo process – the pain – helped release the endorphins I live for, and when I looked in a mirror I could see what I was addicted to. Of course, being a sex addict, once I realized that the sexual tattoos made me feel better, I started doing a lot of them and I will be adding many more.

Like most addicts, Michelle used one new addiction trying to cure another. The full interview with Michelle done by Body Modification Ezine and very graphic not safe for work photos can be viewed here.

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