FACT SHEET: How Porn Affects Military Personnel
Studies show that military personnel are not only more than 3 times as likely to struggle with compulsive sexual behaviors, but they are also more likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction. In this article we will explore why pornography may be uniquely affecting military men and their families. Watch or read below: What do statistics tell […]
How to Help Your Partner Quit Porn
Join our free women’s partner support group here. I was young and in love–a good, christian girl marrying who I thought was a good, christian man. Sure, I knew what pornography was, but I never imagined it would soon play a role in not only one, but two divorces, leaving me a single mom of 3, […]
How to Get Past Self-Sabotage or “Mental Blocks” in Porn Recovery
Feeling stuck in your goals or problems? You may be self-sabotaging and here’s what you can do about it. Relapse and porn addiction recovery can sometimes feel like spinning your tires in the mud or snow while sinking deeper and deeper. While there may be several reasons for this, including unresolved past experiences and a […]
How to Quit a Sexting Addiction
What may start off seemingly innocent–flirtatiously texting someone you know or online–can turn into a serious addiction with a host of negative mental, emotional, and even physical consequences. Sexting can be defined as sexually interactive or arousing text messaging, ranging from verbally sexual messages to pictures and more. In the beginning, it may feel fun and exciting to […]
Why People of Faith Struggle MORE with Porn
Did you know: studies show that people of faith struggle MORE in sexual addiction recovery programs? This fact may come as a shock to some while no surprise to others. A non-religious person might say “well that makes perfect sense! Religion is sexually oppressive and emotionally scarring.” Whereas a Christian or other religious person might […]
How to Block Porn Permanently
If you’re tired of porn and ready to block it for yourself or others in your environment, there are number of things you can do to prevent access to porn. However, if you’re struggling with addiction yourself, in addition to blocking porn, its critical that you also work on overcoming porn for good so that it is no […]
Are hookups and sugar relationships “no big deal”?
Infidelity appears to be one of the most frequently reported reasons for divorce. In one study, individuals who engaged in infidelity reported significantly more one-night stands or “hookups” in their lifetime than those who did not engage in infidelity (6.3 vs 3.5 one-night stands, respectively). On a similar note, people in open relationships reported lower […]
John C. Maxwell: It Only Takes 6 Steps to Change Your Life
This is a copy of one of my favorite articles ever about behavioral change. This is not the focus of my strategy for addiction recovery, but it is a powerful mindset article worth sharing. Original link: https://www.success.com/john-c-maxwell-it-only-takes-6-steps-to-change-your-life/ Hope is the foundational principle for all change. People change because they have hope, and if people do not have […]
The Power and Leverage of Purpose
By Shane Prettner | Primal Connections I remember well, the feeling of drifting through life and going from one job to another, one girlfriend to another, one party to another… In between, noticing the anxiety – the depression – the toxic self-talk going on in my head. Blaming everyone else for my life choices, my […]
Should you have sex with your spouse during sexual addiction recovery?
Should you still have sex with your wife during recovery? A lot of guys have this question and here are the benefits and drawbacks to both. This video covers reasons why you may want to take a fast or break from sex during #nofap, #nonut, and porn recovery. We’ll go into semen retention and its […]