pornography and cybersex
What to do if You're Addicted to Porn
The first thing you've got to do is admit that you have a struggle with porn. Believe me, you're not strange or unusual if you do. Millions of men are at various stages of struggling with porn. It's not really surprising, after all. The porn industry has spent billions of dollars trying to snare you. Is it really so shocking that they've succeeded with so many men?
So, after you've admitted to yourself that you struggle, admit it to God and PRAY! Submit the entire situation to Him and ask for a complete healing. if God can raise Christ from the dead, you bet He can heal you from this problem. For some of you, there may also be issues in your past — abuse or sexual exposure, that are making pornography harder to shake. There's only so much one man can fight without help.
Breaking the secrecy is absolutely, positively vital. You probably can't escape an addiction without it. That doesn't mean everyone has to know you're struggling. Pick someone you can trust, who's listened to men's problems. A pastor, youth group leader or counselor you can completely trust. Someone you feel safe with. If it's someone who's worked with men's issues, your struggle isn't going to be a surprise for them — believe me.
We admire guys and girls who have the guts to get their lives straightened out. We'll try to put you in touch with people who can help you throw the toxic waste of porn out of your life for good.
Background Information
Sex and Lies
Five things about women pornography teaches young men.
Stages of Porn Addiction
The progression of addiction can lead you to a place you never thought you'd go.
The Subtle Dangers of Pornography
Only a small number of people who view pornography develop addictions that lead them to violent behavior. But pornography does pose subtle dangers for all people who dabble in it.
Questions and Answers
Is cybersex "cheating"?
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My wife has a cybersex problem. What do I do?
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Have you ever been concerned that exercising the concept of "tough love" in a marital crisis could potentially kill the marriage?
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Review Frequently Asked Questions
Stories
Surviving a Spouse's Addiction
What do you do when you find out your husband of 32 years has a sexual addiction? Read one woman's story.
Heading in a New Direction
Surely someone this deeply addicted to pornography would be out of God's reach.
When Cyber-dating Becomes an Addiction
It might seem fun, exciting and harmless at first, but online dating can become a trap.
If you've been through a experience related to this topic, we invite you to share your story with others.Share Your Story
Other Things to Consider
What's Good About Sex?
Sex clubs, Internet porn, AIDS ... with so much perversion, it's easy to forget what God intended sex to be.
Filling the Holes in Our Souls
When harmless "hobbies" become compulsions, it may be time to take a closer look at the emotional deficits in our lives.
Hope for Couples in Crisis
The key to dealing with marital strife lies in respect.
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