Porn Addiction
The Internet is 95 percent porn and spam ― Margaret Atwood
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Take the Pledge: No More Indulging Porn
If anyone still had doubts about the addictive dangers of pornography, Anthony Weiner should have put paid to them with his repeated, self-sabotaging sexting.
And if anyone still doubted the devastation that porn addiction wreaks on those closest to the addict, behold the now-shattered marriage of Mr. Weiner and Huma Abedin, a breakup that she initiated, reportedly, in shock at the disgraced ex-congressman’s inclusion of their 4-year-old son in one lewd photo that he sent to a near-stranger.
From our respective positions of rabbi-counselor and former Playboy model and actress, we have often warned about pornography’s corrosive effects on a man’s soul and on his ability to function…
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Online Pornography's Effects, and a New Way to Fight Them
This rehabilitative mental process, it turns out, is a lot like the one we use when we fall in love, getting over one person and meeting someone new. First we "unlearn" old pathways, cutting and rewiring billions of connections in our brain. Then we make fresh ones. So, in a way, love actually conquers all—even porn. Please tell the nearest teen.
Coming Out as a Porn Addict
The Internet caused my addiction, but it also helped me find a cure.
Internet Porn Nearly Ruined His Life. Now He Wants to Help
In recent years, Mr. Rhodes has emerged as a spokesman against a “disease” that hasn’t been officially recognized by the medical establishment. He seemed uneasy with his new status.
Is Porn Culture to Be Feared?
Social conservatives and some feminists worry that the rise of streaming, hi-def pornography causes men to use and abuse women—but it has coincided with steep declines in rape and spousal abuse.
Porn Addiction Isn't Real, Says Science
Porn addiction has gotten a lot of screen time in pop culture (remember Joseph Gordon-Levitt's indie Don Juan?)—but the science surrounding the topic has been murky.
Porn Addicts, Do You Know What Triggers Your Behavior?
Sometimes triggers for porn addiction are both internal and external at the same time. In other words, a porn addict might have a tough day at work (an external trigger) that causes feelings of shame (an internal trigger), with both triggers creating a desire to look at porn.
The Other Talk Parents Avoid: Pornography
Many of us find internet pornography an awkward topic to discuss at all, let alone with our children. But pretty much every expert thinks that it’s an essential conversation parents should have with their children.
The Porn 'Public Health Crisis' Has Competition
One of the Republican platform’s buzziest stances is that pornography “has become a public health crisis that is destroying the lives of millions.” Not that porn can’t be sleazy and problematic. But a crisis of public health? Like, say, Zika? Or opioid addiction? Or, you know, cancer?
Was I Actually 'Addicted' to Internet Pornography?
Addiction isn't a term to be thrown around lightly. But some argue that it's possible to become neurologically dependent on porn.
When Did Porn Become Sex Ed?
Conversations between adults and teenagers about what happens after “yes” remain rare.
Your Brain on Porn and Other Sexual Images
s porn bad for the brain? The Savvy Psychologist explains 3 studies that looked at how we process porn and other sexualized images, and reveals the potential effects on the brain—and on how we see our fellow men and women.
Take the Pledge: No More Indulging Porn
Anthony Weiner isn’t alone. We need an honest dialogue on the dangers of pornography.
Integrity Restored
Our mission at Integrity Restored is to help restore the integrity of individuals, spouses, and families that have been affected by pornography and pornography addiction. Integrity Restored provides education, training, encouragement, and resources to break free from pornography, heal relationships, and to assist parents in preventing and responding to pornography exposure which is so devastating in the lives of our children.
NoFap
We’re here to help you quit porn, improve your relationships, and reach your sexual health goals. Science-based, secular, and sex-positive.
The Mindful Habit
Dedicated to helping people recovering from porn addiction, as well as offering support for partners of porn and sex addicts.
Learning from My Husband's Pornography Addiction
Discoveries about peace, forgiveness, hope and the blessings I enjoy as I cope with addiction.
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