June is Men’s Health Awareness Month, so it’s time to talk about everybody’s favorite topic: porn-induced erectile dysfunction. “If you are under 40, and not on specific medications, and don’t have a serious medical or psychological condition, your copulatory ED almost certainly arises from performance anxiety or internet porn—or a…
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2 Big Ways Porn Affects Those Who Watch It
Dr. William Struthers, a neuroscientist, talks about the observations he’s made about the impact of porn on those who watch it. How does porn affect people? 1. For some, watching porn leads to a seeming inability to stop While some call this a “porn addiction” or even “arousal addiction,” the label…
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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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Life Gets Messy
My daughter made me write this. It wasn’t my idea. She is 21 years old, and on a recent visit, she informed me that, after reading my blogs, she felt I wasn’t being totally honest. She explained that the personal examples I include when writing to parents always end with…
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Couples Watching Porn Together: Better sexual satisfaction?
Many people claim porn can increase a couple’s sexual satisfaction—making us excited about sex with our partner and giving us fresh ideas in the bedroom. The fact that people watch porn because they find it exciting and pleasurable isn’t up for debate. But is it really conducive to true intimacy and real sexual satisfaction? Porn Use…
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3 Reasons to Fire Your Accountability Partner
Accountability partners are a must for healthy recovery from pornography addiction. They can provide wonderful moral support. This is especially valuable for those struggling with strong temptations to act out or when one may be experiencing some setbacks in recovery. They can help an addicted person get back on track in…
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Links for Women Who Struggle With Porn
One year ago today I published “Oprah Winfrey and Prescription Porn,” a post which explores the issues surrounding women who are encouraged to use erotica for sexual therapy. While it is becoming more culturally acceptable for women to enjoy pornography, more and more women have started coming forward, explaining how…
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Rethinking the Sex Talk (Part 2)
Talking to a son about girls, sex, and pornography can make even a dad’s face blush. But dads can help their sons understand the difference between healthy relationships and the pathologies of today’s sex-soaked culture. Helping Boys Grow into Healthy Young Men This is the second of a two-part Q&A…
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3 Stories of Guys Who Struggled (and Recovered) From Porn-Induced ED
Erectile dysfunction. It’s kind of an awkward topic to talk about and an even more awkward problem to admit struggling with, especially if you’re a young and healthy guy. But there’s actually an increasing number of teens and young men dealing with ED. While it’s due to performance anxiety or…
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When You’re Both Tempted by Porn: CJ and Shelley’s Story
Though it’s been over 30 years since that day, I remember it well. I was eight years old the first time these eyes saw pornographic images and “Pandora’s Box” was opened. Two neighborhood boys came over to my house to play like so many other days before. Whispering, one of…