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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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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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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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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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…
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Day 25: Paul vs. Porn
Addiction is an ugly thing. When that familiar craving comes, it seems to wash over us like a wave of compulsion. The heart begins to race, the blood pressure rises, and the mind is consumed with one nagging thought: “Just one more time.” And the million-dollar question every addict has…
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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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5 Reasons Purity Rings and Pledges Don’t Work
It might have been the most traumatizing day of my dramatic 13-year-old existence. My mom took me to the mall, and, only after walking into the department store, announced that she planned on buying me a purity ring. To me, she might as well have hijacked the PA system and…
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5 Vital Truths to Remind Yourself Daily as You Overcome Addiction
New Year’s is only days away and I am willing to bet you are making plans to try and stop looking at porn in the new year. I used to do this and failed every time. After January 1st, I would recommit on Valentine’s Day, my birthday in April, and…
