What Classifies As A Porn Addiction?

Porn addiction can be difficult to identify for many reasons. For one thing, there is considerable disagreement within the psychiatric and treatment sectors as to whether or not it qualifies as an addiction. It’s a complex issue that can be hard to tackle on both a personal and medical level. We’ve put together some of […]

Why Is Porn So Addicting?

Like any addiction, porn addiction is often marked by an irresistible compulsion. For many addicts, the mere thought of sexual acts or explicit images is enough to trigger the overpowering desire to view pornography. And once they are on that path, there is no stopping them from doing everything they can to get what they […]

Should Porn Addiction Be Considered As Cheating

Being involved with a partner with a porn addiction can be detrimental to your relationship and your self-esteem. But the question of whether viewing pornography is the same as infidelity depends on who you ask and their definition of ‘infidelity’. For some people, cheating strictly involves physical contact with another person. For others, emotional involvement […]

What Is The Difference Between Love Addiction And Porn Addiction?

The word “addiction” has extremely negative connotations for most people. Whenever the word comes up in conversation, it is often associated with habit-forming substances such as heroin, alcohol, or nicotine. But behaviors and actions can be just as addicting as any drug or mind-altering substance. A person that compulsively engages in behavior with little to […]

Infidelity And The 5 Types You May Be Surprised To Know About

Infidelity can be defined as a set of behaviors and actions that can severely negatively affect a relationship. Everyone is affected by it to some degree. Still, it is particularly damaging to the person being cheated on, who may develop lingering self-doubt and insecurities because of the incident. For many people involved in an adulterous […]

Tools to Help Sexual Addicts Help Recover Long Term

Sexual addiction is a behavior disorder in which a person obsesses over sex in an unconventional way. It can be caused by numerous biological, psychological, or social factors. Addicts suffer from a negative pattern of sexual behavior which may cause distress in many aspects of their lives, such as decreasing their attention span and overall […]

Commitments to Make During Sex Addiction Recovery

All humans are eventually compelled to engage in sexual behavior. It may, however, become more extreme for some people. Constantly craving the satisfaction that comes with fulfilling sexual desires is unhealthy. It wrecks your relationships with your loved ones, reduces your productivity level, and you eventually end up involving yourself in unhealthy and illegal habits. […]

Dating Tips For Recovering Sex Addicts

For sex addicts, the prospect of going back to a ‘normal’ routine might seem daunting and fraught with risk. After all, the idea of forming a relationship or even just meeting up with someone for non-platonic reasons raises all sorts of red flags. Given the risks involved, dating again seems to be the last thing […]

The Role Of Technology In Sexual Addiction

Technology has truly changed our lives in many ways. From communications and entertainment to science, education, medicine, and more, it’s difficult to think of an area that technology hasn’t touched in some way. Unfortunately, not all the changes have been positive. Although technology has undoubtedly benefited us in many ways, it has also made it […]

Are Women Addicted To Porn?

Not many realize it, but women can become addicted to porn just like men. Although males are more likely to be porn addicts than females, an increasing number of women are turning to porn for sexual satisfaction. Unfortunately, this often causes women to experience many of the same negative effects of porn as men. Their […]

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