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Back to the Basics: 5 Steps to Overcome Porn

Most people struggle to find effective methods for overcoming porn in their lives. These five steps have proven to be highly effective when implemented as designed. The greatest variable in this process is you. The process works if you work the process. The commitment you make to fully engage this process…

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Porn-Induced Erectile Dysfunction: The Science, Stats, and Stories of PIED

June is Men’s Health Awareness Month, so it’s time to talk about everybody’s favorite topic: porn-induced erectile dysfunction. “If you are under 40, and not on specific medications, and don’t have a serious medical or psychological condition, your copulatory ED almost certainly arises from performance anxiety or internet porn—or a…

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2 Big Ways Porn Affects Those Who Watch It

Dr. William Struthers, a neuroscientist, talks about the observations he’s made about the impact of porn on those who watch it. How does porn affect people? 1. For some, watching porn leads to a seeming inability to stop While some call this a “porn addiction” or even “arousal addiction,” the label…

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Life Gets Messy

My daughter made me write this. It wasn’t my idea. She is 21 years old, and on a recent visit, she informed me that, after reading my blogs, she felt I wasn’t being totally honest. She explained that the personal examples I include when writing to parents always end with…

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Willing To Be Healed

Ten years old. That’s when it started. I had begun to feel strange urges to look at women without their clothes on, but couldn’t bring myself to talk about these feelings with my parents. Instead, I gave in. Using the Internet Explorer on my Wii U, I exposed myself, completely…

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Rethinking the Sex Talk (Part 2)

Talking to a son about girls, sex, and pornography can make even a dad’s face blush. But dads can help their sons understand the difference between healthy relationships and the pathologies of today’s sex-soaked culture. Helping Boys Grow into Healthy Young Men This is the second of a two-part Q&A…

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3 Stories of Guys Who Struggled (and Recovered) From Porn-Induced ED

Erectile dysfunction. It’s kind of an awkward topic to talk about and an even more awkward problem to admit struggling with, especially if you’re a young and healthy guy. But there’s actually an increasing number of teens and young men dealing with ED. While it’s due to performance anxiety or…

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Couples Watching Porn Together: Better sexual satisfaction?

Many people claim porn can increase a couple’s sexual satisfaction—making us excited about sex with our partner and giving us fresh ideas in the bedroom. The fact that people watch porn because they find it exciting and pleasurable isn’t up for debate. But is it really conducive to true intimacy and real sexual satisfaction? Porn Use…

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3 Reasons to Fire Your Accountability Partner

Accountability partners are a must for healthy recovery from pornography addiction. They can provide wonderful moral support. This is especially valuable for those struggling with strong temptations to act out or when one may be experiencing some setbacks in recovery. They can help an addicted person get back on track in…