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
- 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!
- 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
- Members may see our Intergroup newsletters for the latest telemeeting news
- 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
| 0615EastSAADailyCall | English | Mixed | Telephone | ||
| Sunday serenity | English | Mixed | Telephone | ||
| Christian Men's Sunday Skype | English | Men | Webcall | ||
| 7am Big Book study | English | Mixed | Telephone |
Upcoming events
| Women's Sponsor-Sponsee Connection Meeting | English | Women | Other | ||
| the "No Human Power" Retreat & Conference | English | Other | Other |
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 |
Selected stories
| 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. |
| Prodigal Son | I feel like the prodigal son with regards to my recovery. First came to SAA in 1995. Compulsive masturbation, objectification of women, lies, pornography, inappropriate fantasy were the behaviors I wanted to change. Things got better (due to working the program), then I relapsed (stopped working program and became enveloped by my addiction). Came back sporadically (2010) and ultimately stayed in relapse. My addiction became more powerful and eventually took me to behaviors I would never have thought myself capable of (voyeurism, secretive filming, infidelity). I am once again back, realizing how powerless I am over my behaviors. The knowledge of this addiction lasting my lifetime is difficult, but made more acceptable by understanding the program, the fellowship, and the knowledge that God will ALWAYS be there for me. |
| Newly Recovering Porn and Online addict | Hi I'm Craig and I'm a sex addict. Married (still just about bless her) with a son. I have been fighting my sex addiction for several years now unsuccessfully until I finally admitted I couldn't do it alone, that I needed something, some structure, to begin to gain something like control over my life. When I joined SAA finding that the first step was admitting powerless allowed me to look at this in a meaningful way, and the 3 circles has helped to start clearing my mind. I look forward to being able to be myself more and not being so hampered by the feeling the self made disaster is around the bend. I look forward to the weekly meetings I attend to reflect and remind me why I'm on the path. Thanks to everyone at SAA for taking the time to care and share. |
| Late learner | I grew up with a strong Catholic background in a small midwestern city. Early on, I found I was attracted to guys and was very ashamed of it since I knew it did not coincide with my religion nor the culture where I was living. |