Don’t miss this heartfelt account of a guy who recovered from porn addiction. By sharing his challenging journey and emphasizing the significance of mental health practices, David prompts viewers to consider their relationship with technology, encouraging a thoughtful and balanced approach for a healthier, more connected life.” Hailing from various parts of British Columbia, David […]
Sexual Health & Compulsivity Hall, P., Bingham, S., Bunaciu, A., & Best, D. (2024). 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1080/26929953.2024.2411620 Abstract Background and aims: CSBD (compulsive sexual behavior disorder) is often criticized for a lack of studies on treatment efficacy and an over-emphasis on behavior change rather than on emotional well-being. This paper explores the effectiveness of providing […]
Comment: Well thought out, evidence-based article about the impact of today’s porn. also addresses recovery strategies. Quite long, so get comfortable before reading. With the rise of the digital age, porn has never been more accessible. It’s found on TVs, computers, tablets and smartphones. Within seconds, you could be watching porn right now. And unlike […]
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Earlier on Thursday, I wrote an article detailing how the popular porn site Pornhub had blocked itself from 13 different states, most of which are in the south. It did this over the claim that the laws these states passed requiring age verification put many people’s privacy in danger. The states, however, were arguing that […]
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The Pelicot rape trial, which ended in France on Thursday, held a terrible fascination for almost every woman I know. As it unfolded in an Avignon court, I found myself following every awful detail, then discussing it with my female friends, my daughters, colleagues, even women in my local book club, as we tried to […]
Benefits so far :- – Other addictions like smoking, drinking, sexual fantasies dropped away.– Nice daily routine– The peace of mind is really great, and it’s the greatest thing I appreciate now.– I’m an honest person now. I confessed my mistakes to my family members(the hardest thing I’ve had to do), and they forgave me.– […]
I’m currently at 30 days no pmo (longest streak is around 1000 days). I’m laughing more (and more robustly), smiling more at strangers, less anxiety, more open, a bit more confidence etc. Something I find really helps me is looking at a screen as little as possible/not consuming any media. I have been watching some […]
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After 15 years of nearly daily PMO and half-hearted attempts at quitting, I’ve finally achieved some real measure of success and for the first time in a long time I’m proud of who I am. I am in my early thirties and have been with the same girl since our senior year in high school. […]
The only thing that worked for me was finally admitting I am a sex addict, that this will be a long term recovery, and that I need to treat it like rehab. I think of it as a home rehab like recovering from any other heavy narcotics. What do I mean by that? It means […]
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It’s been 5 weeks since I’ve quit porn and I’m still going strong. My wife has been super understanding since her bout of anger. And we’ve read a few sex/porn addiction books together, “The Porn Trap” being the latest . I highly recommend it. The huge upside to quitting even after a little over a […]
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