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🔥 Hey there! Dealing with a porn addiction can be tough, but know that you’re not alone in this journey. Overcoming this challenge requires courage, dedication, and the willingness to seek help and support. Let’s dive into some tips and resources that can help you break free from the grips of porn addiction! 🔥
Understanding Porn Addiction
Porn addiction is a serious issue that can impact various aspects of your life, including relationships, mental health, and overall well-being. It’s essential to recognize the signs of addiction and take proactive steps towards recovery. Here are some key points to consider:
– Porn addiction is a compulsive behavior that interferes with daily life.
– It can lead to feelings of shame, guilt, and isolation.
– Seeking professional help from therapists or support groups can be beneficial in addressing addiction.
Tips for Overcoming Porn Addiction
1. **Set Boundaries:** Limit your exposure to triggering content by setting boundaries on devices and internet usage.
2. **Find Support:** Reach out to friends, family, or support groups who can provide emotional support and guidance.
3. **Practice Self-Care:** Engage in activities that promote relaxation, such as exercise, meditation, or hobbies.
4. **Therapy:** Consider seeking therapy to address underlying issues contributing to addiction and learn coping strategies.
5. **Stay Accountable:** Use accountability tools or apps to track your progress and stay motivated in your recovery journey.
Resources for Porn Addiction Recovery
If you’re looking for additional support and resources to overcome porn addiction, consider exploring these options:
– **Online Therapy Platforms:** Platforms like BetterHelp or Talkspace offer convenient access to therapy sessions.
– **Support Groups:** Organizations like Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) provide support groups and resources for individuals struggling with addiction.
– **Books and Podcasts:** Educate yourself on addiction recovery through books, podcasts, and other educational materials.
Remember, Recovery is Possible!
By taking proactive steps and seeking help, you can overcome porn addiction and live a healthier, more fulfilling life. Stay strong, stay motivated, and remember that it’s okay to ask for help when needed. You are capable of breaking free from addiction and reclaiming control over your life. You’ve got this! 💪 #youarenotalone #recoveryjourney #pornaddictionresources
It’s totally normal from you to feel disgusted and uncomfortable.But try helping him,it won’t help him if you judge him (I know its very bad thing and can do a lot of damage),try talking to him and try letting him you are there to help him.I hope you guys have good future.Have a 🍪
Don’t take it the wrong way but just because he has this addiction dose doesn’t mean he is not attracted to you and it also doesn’t mean he prefers those girls over you and also just talk to him and help him overcome it cuz it’s not good trust me it’s just a mindless act and it really hard to beat that addiction but if he doesn’t stop after you try to really help him then it’s best to find someone who you feel is better
Yes, this is a sickening and disturbing situation. But remember that this is an addiction, try to help him. As a male, I was saved with the help of his girlfriend.
porn addictions are very hard to control like any other addiction. it doesn’t mean he values you any less
Tell him to switch to artists instead 0_o (Porn that is drawn)
Obviously this is a joke to some extent, but if your main issue is that he is watching other real girls, then that will eliminate that. But that is only if you can’t get him to quit porn completely.
its not bc he doesnt care about you, its more about dopamine, dw its normal in teenage years, as someone who tried breaking that addiction, its hard
ur like 15, assuming hes the same age it’s normal for boys your age, but i understand why you’re annoyed and disturbed by it, don’t get mad at him though, try and help him get over this Addiction
I think you need to do some research on what addiction is and how it affects people.
He’s not watching it because he wants to, he’s watching it because he needs to.
This is coming from a current porn addict btw. It’s harder to kick than you think.
It doesn’t mean he doesn’t care about you, it’s an addiction so he literally can’t stop, even if he wanted to. Maybe talk to him about it and help him through the process of getting through it.
What classifies as an addiction? I’m mainly wondering because I’ve heard it ranges from “he watches it once a week” to “they do it twice a day.”
I don’t blame you, he didn’t do it out of a desire to cheat he did it because he can’t stop.
(sorry abt my english, i’m brazilian) I have porn addiction right now, and i already had it while i was dating my ex girlfriend, so i’ll tell you my experience. Porn addiction sucks, like every other type of addiction. I dont know your bf but i could say he might be fighting against this shit and didnt want to talk abt this to you because of how shameful it seems, the major part of people who are addicted to something keep blaming themselves but they cant defeat the addiction. You are in your right to feel uncomfortable, however pls try to put yourself in his place and try to reason with him about this matter. While i had a gf, i would blame myself for jerking off to other girls. He probably isnt doing what he is up to because you’re “less”, its just a monster that keeps eating a lot of guys by inside
it’s a widespread addiction and one that’s very tough to break here’s a couple statistics that might help you to understand
Pornography is the 2nd biggest addiction in the world rn
it takes about 90 days to break a habit (90 days of not doing it)
Porn addictions can take 3-6 months to fully break
70% of American men have visited a porn website this year.
3 of the top 15 most visited websites in the world rn are porn websites.
This is not just your boyfriend many people suffer from porn and masturbation addictions. Don’t make him feel isolated like he is a failure and no one else is like this. Say it is very common but don’t defend it. Overall it’s an unhealthy addiction and an unhealthy view of women. Be there to help with the addiction don’t push him away. Obviously it’s gonna be hard for you and maybe have a trusted person to talk to about it. This won’t be an easy task for either of you but try to work together and i’m praying for both of you!
OP, define porn addiction.
If he was severely addicted, then he wouldn’t even be willing to be intimate with you. Most men and women watch porn and masturbate, thinking about other people than just their significant other.
It might hurt knowing he’s doing that, but how many times have you thought about another man or woman? It’s totally valid to feel hurt, but it’s honestly normal for everyone.
That being said, if sex is the only thing going for him, then yeah, there’s an addiction problem. Making him feel bad won’t help, though. Try to see it through his eyes and see how you can help alleviate the need to use porn rather than physical intimacy. That’s all I got though!
Just know that it doesn’t mean he likes them better or you less.
I have the same problem i was introduced to porn at a young age and now im hypersexual and im afraid i wont be able to get turned on during real life sex due to it lately ive been trying to minimize my exposure but i literally get turned on by anything 💀
He most likely still values you, and it’s not that he finds you ugly, he has an addiction and he needs help.
He doesn’t want to hurt you at all. He doesn’t jerk off to other girls because he doesn’t love you, or think you’re not as beautiful as them. He only does it to get a dopamine rush that lasts for a moment. If you’re old enough, you can always break the habit of his little “urge” by helping him out.
If you’re not ready for that, aren’t old enough, or simply don’t want to, it’s gonna be harder. Everyone with a porn addiction wants to stop, but it’s a matter of self-control and when you’re in the mood you can’t hold it in when you have the opportunity right at your fingertips.
Always remember that it’s not something he wants to do, but only something he “obligates” himself to do. Also try not to make him feel guilty, that’ll make everything worse, and don’t remind him “it’s wrong” or “that’s basically cheating”. He’s aware, he doesn’t like it, and it’ll take a while for him to grow out of such a habit.
Porn addiction is tough.
Like all the other comments have said, don’t be mad at him, help him work through it.
A porn addiction is just like any other addiction. You don’t do it because you like it or want it, you do it because you need it. I’m not struggling with a porn addiction, but I’m struggling with a nicotine addiction and I can say that if I had the right help and support I could push past it and quit.
It’s totally okay and valid for you to feel disturbed and disgusted, but don’t judge him. He has a problem, and just like other people who have problems he needs help. Try having w conversation with him, talk about solutions and things you could do to keep his mind off of the porn. It’s not going to be a snap of your fingers and boom his addiction is gone, it’s going to take a little bit for him to get used to not doing it almost everyday.
I’m no expert on addictions, but just comfort him and motivate him to get rid of his addiction.
If your boyfriend does not stop, eventually he will have Porn induced Erectile dysfunction. Which would affect you too.
You are seriously upset that your bf jerks off while looking at p0rn??? Am I high? Did I read this correctly? Ok, so, WHAT IF he was still jerking the gherkin WITHOUT watching porn? Would you still be pissed? Serious question.
Your feelings are valid and I’m not trying to say they aren’t.
But
This is not really about you. Porn is media. Media is escapism. It’s a vice. He’s using something that feels like a fantasy to give himself a psychological high.
And, yes, if he isn’t moderatibg himself and is now becoming too reliant on the unreal, that’s a problem.
But your tone makes it sound like he’s… Idk.. jerking off on FaceTime with girls at your school.
My point is… He’s not connecting with anyone besides you. So don’t let your brain tell you “OBVIOUSLY he’s doing this because you aren’t enough”
No don’t make his problem about you. It’s bad for you and for him
Clearly you are a teenager because if you actually sat down and talked, this wouldn’t be a problem. You cannot control addiction. Making it about yourself is selfish. I understand it hurts and you want to see him feel better and that it bothers you, but it’s more than just a “he’ll stop”. Encourage him to get therapy. All addictions are real and valid and you need to let him know that. If you’re gonna make it about yourself and how HIS addiction makes you feel like shit, you need to leave him, he deserves someone that will try to help him.
You aren’t everybody.
This guy told her because he’s trying his best. It’s a process.
Send him to church
So I don’t have all the answers. But I have struggled with pornography for over 15yrs.. I started looking at it when I was about 9 or 10, very early that was some 30yrs ago.. so after 15yrs of using it I tried to stop, it has now been 15years and I still struggle.i had multiple partners during the first 15years very beautiful women. But that never changed it. It lessened when they lived with me but never completely went away. Now I’m married with kids. And yes.. I **STILL** struggle… please be understanding. It’s a hook, the addiction is one of the worst you can have. If he is willing and trying to quit, be there for him. The brain chemicals are so difficult to fight..
Don’t feel disgusting. the addiction is much dangerous and also bad. It is better if you help him for his betterment there is a open source book on it just say him to read with an open mind. Believe me this will surely help him to get rid out of it painlessly.
https://read.easypeasymethod.org/
There is podcast and audiobook available too.
I think we need more details about what constitutes this porn addiction. Addiction is a term that gets thrown around very loosely even tho it has some rather extreme implications if taken as an actual medical diagnosis of a porn addiction. My response here is mostly under the assumption that he likely doesn’t have a full blown addiction to porn.
I wouldn’t consider it cheating or crossing the line for me or my partner to watch porn in order to masturbate. You might feel differently which is completely valid, but I don’t think it is reasonable to assume that he thought he was doing something wrong. I think most people assume it is acceptable to watch porn while masturbating even within a relationship. But, now that you do know and have communicated that you are uncomfortable with it, it is truly the test of his commitment to the relationship. If he can’t respect this boundary and you aren’t willing to compromise then this might be an end to the relationship. If this is the case, then neither of you are necessarily in the wrong, it is simply just an incompatibility between the two of you that can’t be solved.
Best of luck to both of you in resolving this issue.
Majority of teenage males are addicted to porn so don’t be too surprised when you can’t find one who doesn’t masturbate to porn.
Don’t want to go against the masses but that’s weird asf and I wouldn’t take a simple reassurance like that