Contributed by Paul Loosemore, MA, PLPC, writer for Addiction Hope. Think of a seesaw. Now label one end "change," and the other "stability." It is helpful to think of creating a supportive home environment for pornography recovery using this analogy. There needs to be change to keep people safe, build trust and enhance recovery. However, you [...]
Contributed by Paul Loosemore, MA, PCLC, and writer for Addiction Hope. No parent wants to discover and deal with pornography addiction in their teen. Yet, it is increasingly common. Pornographic exposure is skyrocketing and our culture is pushing sex everywhere. A hormonal body with a curious brain is primed to be enticed. The signs below [...]
It should come as no surprise that sex addicts share a lot of personality traits with narcissists. After all, sex addicts seem to always be looking to satisfy their urges, regardless of how it affects others. While it might appear that their actions stem from an over-inflated ego, in reality, sex addicts can develop a [...]
The stereotype about pornography addiction is that it is an issue only faced by men. Recent research, however, is beginning to show that women are just as susceptible to developing an unhealthy relationship with pornography as men are. One study found that of all the women surveyed, 17 percent considered themselves to be addicted to [...]
Many people have the mistaken belief that sex addiction and pornography addiction are the same mental disorder expressed through different outlets. Of course, the sexual nature of both addictions makes them similar, but on a deeper level, there are fundamental differences between the two to the point where they're not that similar at all. The [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.