You don't have to
figure this out alone.
Spokane Sexaholics Anonymous is a free, confidential peer support program for people struggling with compulsive sexual behavior. No fees. No judgment. Just a community of people who understand — because they've been there.
Sexaholics Anonymous (SA) is a 12-Step recovery peer support program based on the same model as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) but designed specifically with sexual addiction in mind. Sex addiction encompasses everything from heavy pornography consumption to promiscuity.
The focus of SA is on restoring members to a state of psychological wellness so they can avoid the all-consuming compulsions associated with sexual addiction. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop lusting and become sexually sober.
SA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution. There are no dues or fees — we are self-supporting through our own contributions.
SA is a 12-step recovery fellowship designed for men and women struggling with lust and sexual addiction — specifically to achieve sexual sobriety.
You don't need to hit rock bottom to deserve help. If sex or pornography has become something you can't control — even when you want to stop — SA was created for exactly this moment. You're not broken. You're in the right place.
Living with someone struggling with sex addiction is its own kind of pain. SA focuses on the person in recovery, but you don't have to navigate this alone. S-Anon is a companion program built specifically for partners and families. We can point you in the right direction.
SA meetings are a recognized peer support resource that complements professional treatment. Many members attend both therapy and SA. We welcome referrals and are happy to answer questions about how the program works.
A sexaholic — or someone with compulsive sexual behavior — typically experiences an uncontrollable, intense fixation on sexual acts, thoughts, or fantasies that causes distress, negative life consequences, and failed attempts to stop.
Hiding behavior from loved ones, colleagues, or yourself
Sacrificing relationships, work, or responsibilities for sexual behavior
Engaging in risky or unwanted acts despite wanting to stop
Persistent feelings of guilt, shame, or withdrawal
Repeated failed attempts to control or stop the behavior
SA doesn't diagnose anyone. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop. You get to decide whether the program is right for you.
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Walking into any new room is hard. Walking into this one can feel terrifying. Here's what actually happens.
Every meeting opens with introductory readings from SA literature. These set the tone and remind the group of the shared purpose.
Members share from their personal experience of recovery. Sharing is always voluntary — you are never required to speak if you don't want to.
Everything shared in the room stays in the room. Anonymity is a foundational principle of the program — not just a courtesy.
It's a chance to see if this community can help. That's all it needs to be.
Spokane SA is a local chapter of Sexaholics Anonymous, an international fellowship founded in 1979. The program has helped people in over 50 countries find freedom from compulsive sexual behavior through the 12-step model.
We are not affiliated with any religious institution, political organization, or treatment center. SA is self-supporting and funded entirely by member contributions. Attending a meeting is always free.
Our meetings are facilitated by members in recovery — not therapists or counselors. This is a peer community, built on the principle that people who've lived through something are often best equipped to help others through it.
1979
Year SA was founded
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Countries with SA chapters
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Weekly meetings in Spokane
These are real accounts from SA members, shared anonymously. Names are withheld to protect privacy.
"I came to my first meeting certain I didn't belong there. I left knowing I'd finally found a room where I didn't have to pretend. SA didn't fix me overnight — but it gave me a community and a path I hadn't been able to find on my own."
Anonymous
Member · 3 years in the program
"For years I thought my problem was unique — too shameful to talk about with anyone. Walking into an SA meeting and hearing other people describe exactly what I'd been through was one of the most relieving moments of my life. I wasn't alone anymore."
Anonymous
Member · 18 months sober
"I tried therapy. I tried willpower. I tried every app and accountability system I could find. Nothing held until SA. There's something about being in a room — or on a Zoom call — with people who actually understand the compulsion that makes the difference."
Anonymous
Member · 5 years in the program
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Questions people are often afraid to ask out loud. We're answering them here.
SA doesn't diagnose anyone. The program offers a simple framework: if your sexual behavior has become unmanageable — if you've tried to stop and couldn't, if it's affecting your relationships or your sense of self — then SA may be worth exploring. You get to decide whether it applies to you.
The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop lusting and become sexually sober. There are no dues or fees. Each group has one primary purpose — to carry its message to the sexaholic who still suffers.
No. Anonymity is a foundational principle of the SA program. Members do not share who attends meetings, what is said in meetings, or anything else outside the room. If you'd prefer even more privacy at first, our Tuesday Zoom-only meeting lets you attend from home with your camera off.
SA is spiritual, not religious. SA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution. The 12-step model refers to a "higher power" — but that concept is entirely self-defined. Members have defined it as God, nature, the group itself, or simply a force greater than their own willpower. No specific belief is required to participate.
Meetings open with introductory readings, which may be followed by a talk or individuals sharing about a topic. Most meetings then have a period where members can talk about their personal experience of recovery. Sharing is voluntary — you are not required to speak if you do not want to.
SA is a recovery program for the person struggling with the behavior. If you're a partner or family member looking for support, S-Anon is a companion program designed specifically for you. Ask us and we'll point you toward local and online S-Anon resources.
SA is not a replacement for professional mental health care. Many members work with therapists alongside their SA involvement, and the two approaches complement each other well. SA is peer-led — a community of people with lived experience, not a clinical setting. There are no treatment plans, no insurance forms, and no appointments required.
You don't have to have everything figured out. You don't have to be certain this is the right program. You just have to show up. We meet every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday in Spokane — in person and via Zoom. Every meeting is free. Every meeting is confidential.
