How My Feelings of Shame Fueled My Struggle with Porn Article

“I spent the last six years hating myself, considering myself a monster, a disgrace to society, and a poor excuse for a human being.”

It’s True That “Porn Kills Love,” and So Does Shame Article

As an organization, we have never intended the phrase “Porn Kills Love” to be shaming. Helping people recognize that porn is harmful isn’t about shaming them, it’s about inviting them to truly consider how porn impacts their life.

This Study Shows Shame Can Predict Addictive Behaviors More Than Depression Article

FTND note: This study does not discuss pornography, however, it shows that depression alone does not lead to addiction behaviors nearly as much as when depression leads to…

Is The Problem Porn Or Shame (Or Both)? Article

Guilt is adaptive and healthy. Shame is destructive and harmful. Guilt helps us grow and become the people we want to be. Shame pulls us down and stunts our growth. See the differences?

Why Porn Can Be Difficult to Quit Article

When it comes to the topic of porn, one of the most common questions is whether or not it can actually be addictive. According to many addiction experts, it absolutely can be.

If You Struggle With Feeling Suicidal, This Article is For You Article

Are you feeling suicidal? There is hope, and there is help. For anyone struggling with depression or feelings of hopelessness, here’s how you can build a crisis plan and get support.

How Porn Can Affect the Brain Like a Drug Article

A deeper look into how the brain works reveals that addictions to harmful substances like tobacco have striking similarities to porn compulsion, including impaired decision-making.

3 Reasons Not To Rule Out Dating Someone Who Has Struggled With Porn Article

If you’re someone who isn’t ready or willing to date someone who has struggled, that’s okay. Here at Fight the New Drug, we believe fighting against shame is part of the fight against porn.

5 Ways You can Support Your Partner as They Kick Their Porn Habit Article

Supporting your partner with affirming words like “I am so proud of you! I never doubted you,” will allow your partner to feel comfortable telling you when their urges have been high.

10 Things Porn Gets Completely Wrong About Real Sex Article

What’s consumed in porn is often processed as reality—seared into memory as an unforgettable picture of what sex is and should be at its ideal. But what if those images, although perfectly crafted and powerfully convincing, aren’t an accurate or healthy depiction of reality at all?

How These Women Supported Their Partners Through Compulsive Porn Habits Article

A couple’s story does not have to be defined by or end with porn—we believe there is hope, especially for partners who equally want to fight for the relationship.

Can You Answer These Basic Questions About the Harmful Effects of Pornography? Article

Before you set out on a mission to change the conversation around pornography, it’s key you’ll be able to answer some of these basic questions.