With the overwhelming presence of both soft and hardcore pornography available online, porn addiction has drastically increased in recent years. A study done in the US estimates that 56% of men and 41% of women are consuming pornography on a monthly basis and around 8%-10%...
Pornography addiction doesn’t just affect the addict themselves, it also affects the people around them and in particular, their spouse. One of the biggest issues for porn addicts who are in relationships is that they experience cognitive distortions and spiritual disconnections which often causes them to...
Viewing pornography is a behavior that can start out as a fun, sexual curiosity but in some people, can turn into a harmful sexual addiction that can have many negative consequences for the addict and for those around them. While women are not immune to porn...
Porn addiction is considered to be a behavioral addiction that is characterized by a growing compulsion to view pornographic content. Porn addiction, in many ways, is similarities to drug or alcohol addiction and can be equally as damaging to one’s life. In a world where we...
Masturbation is a normal, natural behavior that almost all of us will indulge in at some point in our lives. For some, masturbation is daily habit, for others it may be weekly or monthly and of course, masturbation is a great way to begin play...
Many characteristics of sex addiction include impulse control issues, obsessive thoughts and risky behaviour. In young adults, this is especially prevalent due to the way the brain develops into adulthood. The frontal lobe or the ‘mature’ part of the brain is responsible for rationalizing, controlling...
Like any illness, mental or physical, sex addiction should be treated with the same amount of understanding and respect. Sex addiction is a brain disorder characterized by compulsive participation or engagement in sexual activity, including pornography overconsumption, despite negative consequences. The term ‘addiction’ is defined as...
Exhibitionism is the act of exposing oneself in a public or semi-public environment. Typically, the exhibitionist will expose parts of the body that are not normally exposed, such as the genitals, breasts or buttocks. The person may have a compulsion to expose themselves to friends,...
Love addicts often live in a world full of emotional despair, neediness and a deep fear of abandonment and rejection. They can be obsessive and require constant reassurance in relationships. Self-doubt and anxiety can often override any positive aspects of a committed relationship. One might assume...