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Internet Addiction and Early Pornography Contact as Correlates of Adolescents’ Sexual Behavior: Implication for Counselling Intervention
Excerpts: Pornography predicts adolescent sexual behavior more significantly than internet addiction. Adolescents tend to imitate what they see because of the peculiarity of their stage in human development. Abraham UWAOMA & Hammed, ADEOYE (PhD) ,Christiana UWAOMA, Babcock University Journal of Education, 10(1), 15–2`3. (2024) https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14292313 Abstract The study was designed to examine internet addiction and […]
Is Porn Bad For You?
A Skeptical Look at NPR’s Dismissive Answer [Note: this article is a year old. We were so disgusted by NPR’s shoddy journalism (using as its source a close ally of the porn industry’s “Free Speech Coalition”) as well as its treachery in willfully ignoring key facts of which it was repeatedly informed, that we didn’t […]
‘I couldn’t stop watching’: Personal stories of how porn obsession takes over lives (BBC)
Shaun Flores was 11 years old when he first started watching porn, after being introduced to it by a friend. “I was hooked almost immediately,” the now 30-year-old says. “It was just like, wow, what is this that people are doing where they look like they’re just having the time of their lives.” Shaun’s curiosity […]
Laila Mickelwait on Theo Von podcast
Laila Mickelwait is the author of “Takedown: Inside the Fight to Shut Down Pornhub for Child Abuse, Rape, and Sex Trafficking”. At around 1 hour and 38:50 minutes she and Theo discuss PIED (porn induced erectile dysfunction) and the damage porn does to some relationships. Listen here Thanks to Mickelwait’s efforts, Visa, MC and Discover […]
Sex educator shares highlights from students
Enjoy Pierce’s humorous account of educating porn-drenched students about how to work toward healthy sexuality. […]
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My Porn Story | David Norwell | TEDxSurrey
Don’t miss this heartfelt account of a guy who recovered from porn addiction. By sharing his challenging journey and emphasizing the significance of mental health practices, David prompts viewers to consider their relationship with technology, encouraging a thoughtful and balanced approach for a healthier, more connected life.” Hailing from various parts of British Columbia, David […]
The Supreme Court seems eager to curb First Amendment protections for porn (Vox)
A major free speech argument about pornographic websites went disastrously for the porn industry. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard the first major First Amendment case involving pornography — or, for that matter, sexual speech of any kind — in more than two decades. It’s also the first such case since Republicans gained a 6-3 […]
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Short chat about effects of living online
Have you been sidetracked by porn, online dating and social media? If so, you may find this discussion worthwhile. Of course, the next step is to take steps toward real connection with other humans. How can you shift away from being online toward time with real people? […]
Insights and Results from a Pilot Study for a Self-Guided, Digital-Health Treatment Program for CSBD (Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder)
Sexual Health & Compulsivity Hall, P., Bingham, S., Bunaciu, A., & Best, D. (2024). 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1080/26929953.2024.2411620 Abstract Background and aims: CSBD (compulsive sexual behavior disorder) is often criticized for a lack of studies on treatment efficacy and an over-emphasis on behavior change rather than on emotional well-being. This paper explores the effectiveness of providing […]