Welcome
Welcome to the web site of the Telemeeting Intergroup of Sex Addicts Anonymous - SAA is a group of men and women who share our experience, strength and hope with each other for the purpose of finding freedom from addictive sexual behavior and helping others recover from sex addiction. Our program is based on the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous, though we are not affiliated with AA or any other organization.
Telemeetings of Sex Addicts Anonymous offer an accepting, non-threatening environment where we can share our common struggles and learn how to apply the principles of the Twelve Steps to our everyday lives. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop addictive sexual behavior. There are no fees or dues. It’s a simple program, and it is working for us.
We practice strict anonymity and confidentiality, so that our meetings are a safe place for all of us. Whom we meet or what is said in a meeting is confidential and is not normally disclosed or discussed with anyone. We don’t oppose other forms of therapy or treatment – we just offer our experience, you’re free to take it or leave it.
News
- Please Contact Us if you would like assistance setting up a new or temporary Telemeeting by conventional telephone or online video or voice conference
- Members and especially group representatives may login to view the minutes of our last Intergoup meeting - we tried to carry this message to other sex addicts!
- See the latest newsletter from the International Service Organization of SAA at https://saa-recovery.org/wp-content/uploads/TheOuterCircleNewsletter.pdf
- If you were looking for saatalk.org, we have moved our site - all the information that was at saatalk.org and more is now available here!
- SAA members can create a personal account to view more information and optionally share their contact details with other members
- If your meeting is not already listed your group representative can also create a group account and submit a new weekly meeting for publication via My meetings in the members area
- See helpful links for women
- Members can see details of monthly Intergroup business meetings through the Events list after they have logged in
- Intergroup servants can publish reports in advance through All events in the Publishing area
- See our website policy on privacy and cookies
Imminent telemeetings
| Step Study Webcall | English | Mixed | Webcall | ||
| Reading Central SAA | English | Mixed | Webcall | ||
| SAA Montpelier | English | Mixed | Telephone | ||
| Monday Des Moines, Iowa Mixed | English | Mixed | Webcall |
Upcoming events
| SAA International Women's Virtual Retreat | English | Women | All | ||
| "Serenity on the Sound" Friday virtual Talent Show Event | English | Other | Other | ||
| Serenity On The Sound Retreat Day 2: Saturday, August 29 | English | Other | Other |
Upcoming business meetings
Selected resources
| The twelve steps of Sex Addicts Anonymous | Intergroup secretary | English | Yes | Recovery 12 steps SAA |
| The twelve traditions of Sex Addicts Anonymous | Intergroup secretary | English | Yes | Recovery 12 traditions SAA |
| Adsız Seks Bağımlıları'nın 12 Basamağı | Turkish translator | Türkçe | No | asb adsız seks bağımlıları'nın oniki basamağı |
| Adsız Seks Bağımlıları'nın 12 Geleneği | Turkish translator | Türkçe | No | asb adsız seks bağımlıları'nın oniki geleneği |
| Las Doce Tradiciones de Adictos Sexuales Anónimos | Spanish translator | Español | No | Recuperación 12 tradiciones ASA SAA |
| Los Doce Pasos de Adictos Sexuales Anónimos | Spanish translator | Español | No | Recuperación 12 pasos ASA SAA |
| Τα Δώδεκα Βήματα | Greek translator | Ελληνικά | No | Δώδεκα 12 Βήματα |
Selected stories
| My Story | I have been struggling with my addiction to porn since I was about 14 or 15. I found a penthouse magazine underneath my dad's bed and it made me feel something inside. I was able to rent porn at the video store when I was about 15-16. I looked much older than my age. I had a job at pizzeria and made pretty good money, so a lot of it went to porn. By the time I was 18, I had multiple memberships at video stores around town. I would rotate them each week, so I didn't look like a porn freak. |
| Sexual anorexia, or compulsive sexual avoidance | My name's James, and I'm a sexual anorexic and addict. It's not so usual to hear people introduce themselves that way in SAA, so let me explain. Sexual anorexia (or compulsive sexual avoidance) is what got me into the Twelve Step fellowships that focus on sex. I had my first sexual experience with a woman when I was 25, a lot later than I would have hoped, and since that relationship broke up, there had been nothing apart from a few dates filled with terror. Some people may choose to wait to be sexual, but I didn't choose it that way, and I was utterly powerless over avoiding or sabotaging intimacy in my life, sexual or otherwise. I knew I wasn't gay, but I couldn't explain what the problem was. |
| Who Am I! | Been a sex addict for some time but didn't know it. |
| My Newcomer Story | Hi I am Jim and I am a lust addict. I have been one since childhood. I am currently sober and have been for three days as I broke my sobriety over the weekend. I have been actively involved in recovery for 18 months as I got to the point that my viewing of porn had reached a point where I was losing my sanity. I 're-entered the rooms' of sobriety and recovery via another S fellowship where I am still active. Prior to that I had 'white knuckled' it (unsuccessfully) for nearly 12 years. |
Primary Intergroup contacts
| General enquiries | Our email servant will redirect your query if you are not sure which of the other contacts is appropriate |
| Intergroup chair | The Intergroup chair is responsible for the smooth running of Intergroup committee meetings and interim decisions |
| Intergroup secretary | The Intergroup secretary prepares committee agendas and minutes and maintains general records |
| Webmaster | The Website committee maintains this website |