Porn can lead to isolation, objectification, and shame. Any of these are not great in any type of relationship, including friendships.
The Gottman Institute shared how research on the effects of porn consumption shows that it can hurt a couple’s relationship.
“Somehow I got the sick, twisted idea in my head that as long as my boyfriend was hooked to porn, I would have to get skinnier.”
Contrary to claims you might see in today’s media, instead of increasing sexual enjoyment, research shows porn is associated with less satisfying sex.
If you watch porn, have you considered how it doesn’t improve your life? Consider adding quitting porn to your 2023 New Year’s resolutions list.
Earlier this year, Twitter shut down a proposed plan to start an OnlyFans adult content competitor due to a high risk of child exploitation images being shared, but what will happen now that the site is being run differently under billionaire Elon Musk’s leadership?
“That moment changed me. Rebecca’s compassion didn’t make me complacent; it motivated me more than anyone or anything else ever could.”
Terry Crews is sharing everything from his mission to educate individuals about porn’s harms to being a beacon of hope for those who feel stuck in their own recovery.
November may be over, but this fight for real love is still going strong. Let’s look back at everything that happened this month and look ahead to how you can stay involved in the fight for love.
If you’re suffering with compulsive porn use, it’s potentially a sign something isn’t right in the environment around you—or in your past.
You are not a bad person if you struggle with porn. A choice to stop watching porn made out of shame and self-hate is not as permanent as a choice freely made from love and a desire to be healthier.
The quickest way to stay stuck in a compulsive relationship with something you don’t really want is to focus on it all the time.
