As we talk about myths, let’s understand what many myths are—truths exaggerated beyond accuracy. For a statement to be repeated frequently enough to merit the title “myth,” there has to be a kernel of truth in it. A myth is usually not an irrational statement. People don’t like to repeat…
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Ben’s Story: How Accountability Changes Everything
His head was buried in his arms. His shoulders began to shake, and I heard muffled sobbing. Ben* was devastated. Powerless. Crushed. I had been sitting in Ben’s apartment for an hour. He had called me earlier in the evening, and I had rushed over, not sure what to expect.…
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4 Sneaky Places That Normalize Porn Use for Kids
Younger kids access stuff out there that isn’t exactly 100% porn or isn’t so intense that it seems to be really bad. That leads them into thinking porn isn’t so bad and eventually looking at a lot of hardcore porn. – A 21-year-old student As the quote above indicates, we really…
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Girls Watch Too: Pornography and the Modern Woman
Episode 155 [powerpress] Today we’re speaking with Dana Brown Smith, author of the new book, Girls Watch Too! Female Fascination with Pornography: Why You Should Care and What You Should Do About It. In addition to being a frequent blogger on the Huffington Post, Dana is founder and president of…
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It’s Possible: Our Kids Can Learn How to Use Media Wisely
Our children are growing up in a porn-filled world. Apps, commercials, movies and even kids’ shows point towards a world that values sexualization. Without the deliberate intervention of observant, engaged and informed parents, our kids run the risk of becoming another statistic. Some of the pressing questions we’ve received from…
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Dear Woman: Use Your Story to Find Freedom from Porn
You’re trying to change. Really, you are. You’ve decided to quit using porn and stop engaging in the other unwanted sexual behaviors that often accompany it. You’ve gritted your teeth, clenched your fists, and determined to try harder. You might have even put Covenant Eyes on all of your devices.…
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In Case of a Porn Relapse
“Great effort is required to arrest decay and restore vigor.” –Horace “Relapse” means “deterioration after a period of improvement.” It’s an enemy to avoid in addiction recovery, and a porn relapse can make life hard if it happens. But in the long run, people who successfully stay off porn aren’t…
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Be Informed. Be Brave: Parenting Kids in the Internet Age
Kids and teens are “digital natives.” Parents are usually not. Children are growing up online. Digital media is the air they breathe. For example, 70% of America’s young people use the Internet daily. Teens spend an average of 31 hours a week online—that’s almost a full-time job. For many parents,…
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“My Husband Watches Porn”: 3 Stages to Your Recovery
The following is an excerpt from Porn and Your Husband: A Recovery Guide for Wives. Anger. Mistrust. Loneliness. When your husband watches porn he has betrayed your trust. Maybe this is the first time you’ve caught him using pornography. Maybe you’ve caught him many times and have finally reached the…
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I Thought I Was the Only Girl to Ever Struggle With This
The struggles I have had with pornography have been long and hard. It is a road that I have traveled since I was a young girl and something that has filled my life with so much shame. My struggle started with curiosity, like most do. As a young girl who…