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6 Ways to Raise a Sex Addict

In my seven years of counseling sex addicts and their wives, I’ve seen some common themes amongst the sex addicts’ families of origin. I’d like to share them with you today. Here are six ways to raise a sex addict. In the chance that you’d rather focus on raising your…

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6 Common Questions Asked By Wives of Porn Addicts

The following is an excerpt from our free e-book, Porn and Your Husband: A Recovery Guide for Wives. Why does he look at porn? There are a few things you need to understand about your husband’s heart and his use of porn. The first is simply that men are visually…

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Porn Is Not Your Biggest Problem

*This post contains mention of sexual assault. I spent many college nights scrolling through porn on my phone. Image after image flickered across my screen, but they always left me longing for more. One image or video was never enough to erase my loneliness or cure my sexual desire. Just…

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3 Truths About Porn Addiction Every Woman Needs to Know

Do you have a hard time believing you will ever find freedom from porn addiction? I have been there. There were nights when I thought I would never break free from the addiction. I wanted victory over my struggle with porn, but I believed I would always lose the battle.…

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Porn Was My Sex Education: Joy Skarka’s Story

I first saw porn in fifth grade. I remember the day like it was yesterday. My friend and I just got back from basketball camp and went up to my room to play. I had a small Dell laptop sitting on my desk and my friend said, “Let me show…

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What the Saints Can Teach Us About Struggles With Porn

You and I are truly in good company as we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints (November 1), the multitude of sinners-made-saints who go both recognized and unrecognized in the liturgical calendar. This is true even if you struggle with pornography. If you dig a little deeper, you’ll recognize the true…

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Brain Chemicals and Porn: How Porn Affects Your Brain

What does porn do to your brain? Can porn change or damage your brain in any measurable way? What are the psychological effects of watching too much porn? There’s a lot of information out there, so we’ve condensed it into this handy reference. Does Porn Affect Our Brains? Yes, porn…

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3 Ways Porn Affects Your Sex Life

I have four kids. A daughter and three boys. If you’re a parent, I’m sure you’ve said things that you never thought you’d have to say as a grown, mature adult. Let me give you an example. One of my children was recently running around the living room naked, singing…