News · 8 February 2026

Was I a sex addict after years of masochistic hook-ups?

Leesa Morris, 32, questions if she was a sex addict after pursuing extreme BDSM encounters following a sexually frustrating marriage. Fresh from divorce, she met strangers like 'Simon' online, leading to scenarios like being handcuffed in a 4x4. Morris reveals she suppressed her kinks since age 17, when a boyfriend rejected her request to be spanked, eventually causing her to chase dangerous highs to satisfy ignored needs.

By BriefTea Editorial · 8 February 2026 at 16:42

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