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lookingforhelp12
lookingforhelp12

Hi, I was curious about getting some opinions and insight on sex and pornography addiction vs. healthy sex and masturbation. As someone who struggles with sex addiction, that line can be blurry. Masturbating too much, sex with the wife, etc.. I know masturbation is healthy end perfectly fine but when does it cross a line to relapse? And I'm cutting out pornography all together but what about sexting with my wife? Or her sending me nudes etc..any input is appreciated!

Barry
Barry
I feel that the time to stop with masturbation and pornography is when it is causing harm to someone. I have found it self-limiting - enough is enough. Up to that point both are fine.
Emerald0743
Emerald0743
Like any addiction when it starts to interfere with your Life,Work, Relationship etc. I personally do not suffer from a sex or porn addiction so Im not sure if my perspective would be helpful. When I am with my partner we are intimate daily sometimes 2x a day. When we are apart we sext and I send nudes when Im feeling frisky. I think its ok as long as its not starting to cause any problems in your life.
MaryContrary
MaryContrary
Be careful if someone else sees the sexting. Between you two is fine.
Restful
Restful
In my opinion, there’s nothing wrong with watching porn, masturbating, sexting, sending nudes, etc. UNLESS it begins to interfere with healthy living.
By that I mean if these activities start to interfere with family, work, hobbies, or overall mental health, it becomes problematic. As with anything, moderation is key.
koolman
koolman
A little porn spices up life. When porn becomes a dark OBSESSION, and like the others said, when it interferes with work, a relationship, etc., then it's a problem. Keep it light, fluffy and OCCASIONAL.
katinas
katinas
The naked human body should be looked upon from all angles - from science to pleasure as art to sexual desire and more. I enjoy especially 'natural nudes'. But, yes, if it interferes w/ work, relationship, (mental or physical) health, etc., it's out of control. As an older man, I myself try to stay away from overly young girls, and along those lines also try to keep an eye out for any pics (or occasional videos) which may have been produced by 'sex traffickers'; it's difficult to tell, but certainly a problem in the 'industry', one which is not addressed enough.
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