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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How a Dream About Sex Changed My Marriage
As a newly married couple, my husband and I were naturally active in the bedroom. So, you can imagine my surprise when four months later I found out he was struggling with masturbation. I was crushed. “We have sex like four times a week! How could you possibly need to…
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Why I Believe I Was a “Sex Addict”
My name is Dann Aungst and I am a recovering sex addict. Yes, I use the word “addict” rather than compulsion or even habit. I believe as an addict, a person is out of control. Someone or some outside force is required to get a person to realize that they…
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In Memory of Gary Wilson
Gary Wilson passed away on May 20, 2021. Wilson was one of the world’s foremost anti-porn researchers and advocates. In 2012, Wilson’s TEDx talk called “The Great Porn Experiment” was posted and now has over 14 million views. He also wrote the bestselling book, Your Brain on Porn, and ran a website by the same name. Gary Wilson’s incredible breadth of knowledge about the…
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3 Reasons Married Couples Use Covenant Eyes
Porn. No matter how much or little of it we’ve seen, we hear from couples all the time who want to guard their marriages from potential temptations online. Six couples shared with us why they use Internet Accountability software in their homes and love the peace of mind it brings.…
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Porn Made Me a Hollow Shell
I grew up in a middle-class home that, on the surface, appeared ordinary. I went to school, played sports, and earned good grades. But, behind closed doors, I was struggling. I was managing my father’s aggression and protecting my mom. Unknowingly, I began searching for ways to cope—to feel pleasure.…
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The Deeper Longings Behind Your Porn Use
I was exposed to porn at the age of 12. When I first saw it, part of me was shocked and disgusted, and another part of me felt exhilarated and curious. I began seeking it out regularly and soon became addicted. I tried stopping through my own willpower, making promises…
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A Cure for Impotence: Stop Using Porn!
Ever notice all those “natural male enhancement” or “testosterone supplement” advertisements? They’re nearly everywhere, promising men “a better sex drive,” “improved vitality,” or to “…be the man you used to be.” Directly and indirectly, they promise better sex. Well, it got me thinking, why are so many more men suddenly…
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Day 12: Change the Channel
Over the last few weeks, we’ve learned a lot! We looked at the brain chemicals behind porn, and how a person’s brain is literally rewired by porn for porn, using shame as one feeder system. We also looked at the role of allies, and how removing isolation breaks the shame…
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50 Things to Do Instead of Watching Porn
So you’re bored. Porn seems like a good way to fill time, right? Wrong. When you find yourself with nothing to do, it’s easy to turn to porn. Unfortunately, this only leads to false satisfaction and can further addiction. To curb boredom before you’re even feeling it, I want to…
