For Gabe, the reasons behind his actions were clear. At the time, his wife had stopped being physically intimate, and with two young children under the age of five, Gabe felt as though his sex life had been put on hold.

"We weren't talking or communicating," said Gabe.

"They know that something is wrong," said Lin. "For them to change their behavior, they must find healthy sexual outlets." Lin recommends that men use other outlets such as masturbation to fuel their desires.

I get a kick out of how these magazines assume that there's a PHYSICAL REASON why a guy seeks out providers...I mean come on, "If he just masturbates more he won't have the urge to see an escort."

News flash Marie Claire: I've had strong relationships with my S.O.'s in the past and I also have a great time with my provider friends. Sometimes, men just are what they are - and to have a complete life, for me, means sharing your life with more than one woman.