Sex / Pornography Addiction Support Group

Sexual addiction, also sometimes called sexual compulsion, is a form of psychological addiction to sexual intercourse and other sexual behavior.

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DavidinIdaho
DavidinIdaho

I am 72 and have been hooked on porn since my 20s. This went off and on for many years and then I learned that I could access porn on my Kindle without any danger of bad actors breaking in and shuting off my device. This occurred about five years ago, and since then it has been even more difficult to stop. Recently, after my wife confronted me, I went a week without viewing and I was pretty edgy by the 7th day so I resumed activity. I tried a therapist, but he was not the right person and he said so before our first session. Subsequently, he has referred me to several therapists who specialize in porn/sex addiction. I have yet to try them and I am not that hopeful they will help except to lighten my bank account by $100 an hour. I have come to the grim conclusion that if I am going to stop for good, I have to face the demon every day and just say no. It will be interesting to see how that goes. I am open to suggestions from the group.

WW123
WW123
I can’t imagine how hard it has to be. I’m a 25 year old man who’s been hooked on porn since I knew what masterbation really was. I’ve tried many times and have had good times and bad times. One of the problems is that porn is everywhere not just pornhub or playboy. In any movie girls dress sexy or wear risqué clothing. It can be hard. Even in social media. Recently I’ve given up social media completely. Ibe found that it helps me in two ways: I don’t have to look at provocative pictures and I don’t have to use it to escape boredom this alleviating boredom and depression. Instead of putting dopamine in my mind from pictures, I jack my mind with dopamine with books. I wasn’t much of a reader in my life but I’ve become one now. I feel so much better. It’s easier to spend hours in a good book rather than trying to fight off porn urges. Don’t even think about porn or even fighting it. Live your life. Do things you love and find hobbies to keep you busy and entertained.
catch_the_music
catch_the_music
Porn takes our minds to places that it should not go. It leads us to think of women in a distorted view. For me - I learned to view women (and life in general) differently after joining a church and reading the Bible. I now realize that women have many awesome attributes that go way beyond just a physical body. They have many spiritual qualities that are a Blessing. My best advice is to seek out a Pastor or group (like Celebrate Recovery) who can help you find a healthy focus for your life - and most importantly pray with you. This battle can be won - but it takes God's help. Prayers for your success in fighting this battle!