{"id":3033,"date":"2022-01-27T15:46:50","date_gmt":"2022-01-27T15:46:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3033"},"modified":"2023-03-23T18:09:19","modified_gmt":"2023-03-23T18:09:19","slug":"signs-of-pornography-addiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/signs-of-pornography-addiction\/","title":{"rendered":"Pornography addiction: How to identify the signs and get help"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the UK, pornography is prevalent, and viewership has further grown in popularity over the last two years since the pandemic.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a report by Ofcom, 26 million people &#8211; half of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/media\/2021\/jun\/09\/half-british-adults-watched-porn-pandemic-ofcom#:~:text=Half%20the%20adult%20population%20of,adult%20material%20in%20September%202020.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adult population viewed adult material<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in September 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Likewise, our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/casual-sex-trends-in-the-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">casual sex survey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that <\/span><b>15% of people admitted to watching porn five times more <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">since the pandemic.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#whatispornaddiction?\">What is porn addiction?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#whyispornaddictive?\">Why is porn addictive?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#whatarethesignsofpornaddiction?\">What are the signs of porn addiction?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#howtostoppornaddiction\">How to stop porn addiction<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#professionalhelpforpornaddiction\">Professional help for porn addiction<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#withdrawalsymptomsfrompornaddiction\">Withdrawal symptoms from porn addiction<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#pornaddictionbooks\">Porn addiction books<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#gethelpforyourpornaddictiontoday\">Get help for your porn addiction today<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a large portion of the internet dedicated to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">porn sites<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, adult content is more accessible than ever, enticing more viewership.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Porn can contribute to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/surprising-health-benefits-of-sex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthy sex life<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, helping to boost desire and increase arousal. It can also give you and your partner ideas to experiment with.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if your consumption of porn starts to become addictive, it can disrupt various aspects of your life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Porn addiction may cause you to develop unrealistic ideas about sex, and can negatively impact your relationship with others, work and well-being.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, societal pressures can also make it extremely challenging for those with the disorder to seek help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re asking yourself, \u2018Am I addicted to porn?\u2019, read on to understand what it means to be a porn addict and how to get help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3038 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vivastreetuk.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/porn-addiction.png\" alt=\"Person looking at Pornhub on phone\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/porn-addiction.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/porn-addiction-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/porn-addiction-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/porn-addiction-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/porn-addiction-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"\"><b>What is porn addiction?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Porn addiction refers to a condition in which a person develops an unhealthy relationship with explicit sexual material, such as graphic photos and videos.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It involves them becoming uncontrollably dependent on pornography in a way that can interfere with their daily lives and relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some doctors and medical circles consider porn addiction to be a type of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/gb\/blog\/sex-esteem\/202101\/is-porn-addiction-really-disorder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hypersexual disorder<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is an obsessive fixation on sex and sexual acts, such as excessive <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/9-things-to-know-about-masturbation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">masturbation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a pornography addiction means that being without it can cause withdrawal symptoms, similar to drugs, causing great emotional discomfort.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"\"><b>Why is porn addictive?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether or not porn addiction is an \u2018actual\u2019 addiction is highly debated among psychiatric and medical professionals.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Nicole Prause, CEO of brain research company Liberos, porn use should not be grouped with drug and alcohol addiction. She told <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/blogs-trending-35651737\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BBC Trending radio<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the case of porn addictions, the brain looks similar to other addictions but only up to a point and then it diverges. When you look at porn, you get increases in learning and reward&#8230; but you don&#8217;t see some of the other hallmarks.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While many experts argue that the brains of porn watchers do not function in the same way as drug users, for example, there are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4600144\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">studies that contradict<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> these opposing views.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other studies examining the neuroscience of internet porn discovered that porn activates the same fundamental brain networks as alcohol and drugs, meaning that overwhelming porn consumption is potentially as powerful as intoxicants.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"\"><b>What are the signs of porn addiction?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/hentai-porn\/\">regular porn<\/a> watchers are unsure whether they are actually addicted to porn or not.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s important to understand that watching porn habitually is not necessarily an addiction and does not require fixing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Porn consumption only becomes a problem when it starts to prohibit your ability to function.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your pornography consumption may be a cause for concern if:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have lost interest in sex or are unable to enjoy sex without watching porn beforehand<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You spend a considerable amount of time viewing porn, causing you to neglect responsibilities and accomplish nothing else in the day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have lost interest in other things, such as hobbies, and are only interested in porn<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You become demanding in the bedroom, insist that your partner watches porn and enacts porn fantasies, or develops unrealistic ideas about sex<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You struggle to resist porn despite it disrupting your life or facing serious consequences, such as loss of relationship or job<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You fall into financial hardship due to overspending on pornographic content<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You feel guilty about the consequences of watching porn obsessively\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You crave porn when going without it for a period of time and sneak off to watch it in social situations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re no longer attracted to your partner due to unrealistic expectations of beauty, particularly displayed in pornographic material<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You experience physical pain from excessive computer use from watching porn, such as wrist, neck and back pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You become distant from friends, family or coworkers, and your relationships and professional life is being affected by being heavily distracted by porn<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You become angry or irritable when you\u2019re unable to access porn<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3041 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vivastreetuk.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/signs-of-pornography-addiction.png\" alt=\"Couple on bed watching porn on laptop\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/signs-of-pornography-addiction.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/signs-of-pornography-addiction-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/signs-of-pornography-addiction-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/signs-of-pornography-addiction-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/signs-of-pornography-addiction-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re experiencing the majority of the above effects of porn addiction, then it\u2019s likely that you\u2019re an addict.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Porn addiction can also be associated with other issues and excessive behaviours, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/sex-expert-gigi-engle-on-masturbation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">masturbation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> addiction and even nymphomania, which is an uncontrollable sexual desire in women.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, those who are addicted to porn may be dealing with other issues simultaneously, meaning that porn addiction could be a symptom of a different issue rather than the problem itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"howtostoppornaddiction\"><b>How to stop porn addiction<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Porn addiction can be cured.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step in breaking your addiction is to accept that you have a problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acceptance can be extremely challenging for many, as those who suffer from this addiction can feel ashamed and fear judgement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are various actions you can take to help stop your porn addiction. You might want to consider the below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dispose of all your hard-copy porn<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delete digital porn and bookmarks from all of your electronic devices\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find a distraction or various activities you enjoy for when the urge for porn arises\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you feel like watching porn, remind yourself of all the negative ways it has impacted your life. You can write it down in a diary and refer to it if you need to<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover what triggers you to want to view porn and try to avoid them<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a friend or family member you confide in install anti-porn software on your electronic devices without giving you the password<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get someone to ask about your porn habits on a regular basis to hold you accountable. If you know anyone else looking to overcome porn addiction, partnering up with them and setting goals could help<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep a journal of your setbacks and successes and make a record of actions you\u2019ve taken that have worked<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find the above tactics do not work or believe they will not work for you, we recommend seeking professional help to break your porn addiction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3039 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vivastreetuk.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/how-to-stop-porn-addiction.png\" alt=\"Man sitting down holding mobile phone\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/how-to-stop-porn-addiction.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/how-to-stop-porn-addiction-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/how-to-stop-porn-addiction-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/how-to-stop-porn-addiction-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/how-to-stop-porn-addiction-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"professionalhelpforpornaddiction\"><b>Professional help for porn addiction\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you suspect you are addicted to porn and want expert help, don&#8217;t be ashamed or afraid to seek a psychologist.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can help you identify the reasons behind the addiction and provide treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Seek therapy <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; If you believe you have a porn addiction, get yourself assessed by a mental health professional, especially if you suffer from anxiety, depression or obsessive-compulsive-disorder (OCD). Counselling sessions can help you discover the cause of the addiction and help you find coping mechanisms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Join support groups<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Many people find it useful to discuss their porn addiction with others who are experiencing the same issue. You can learn from others and find out what they are doing to break their addiction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Medication<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Prescribed medication can help some cases of porn addiction. Doctors are able to provide medication for coexisting psychiatric conditions, such as depression, which can ultimately help porn addiction<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From recovery courses to therapy groups, below are some useful sites you can visit for information and advice on sex and porn addiction:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sexaddictionhelp.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sex &amp; Porn Addiction Help<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukat.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UK Addiction Treatment Centres<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cosa-recovery.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cosa<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thelaurelcentre.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laurel Centre<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.innisfreetherapy.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Innisfree Therapy<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"\"><b>Withdrawal symptoms from porn addiction<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trying to quit porn addiction isn\u2019t easy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may experience withdrawal symptoms that can tempt you to slip back into old patterns.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is because the brain is fighting the sudden change in typical routines, and is forced to think about self-control against addiction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the early stages of recovery and healing, you may experience:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sadness, depression or feelings of despair\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased agitation or aggressions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The desire to find a new addiction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of libido or no sexual desire<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intense mood swings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social isolation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea or flu-like symptoms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor concentration or brain fog<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insomnia or difficulties sleeping<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stiffness or pain in your joints<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restlessness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These withdrawal symptoms will vary from person to person and day-to-day, as everyone will respond differently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can help manage your withdrawal symptoms through meditation to help you stay focused and in the present moment, exercise for natural dopamine and other good-feeling chemical production, or join a support group so you don\u2019t feel alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3042 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vivastreetuk.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/withdrawal-symptoms-from-porn-addiction.png\" alt=\"Man masturbating on bed while watching porn on laptop\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/withdrawal-symptoms-from-porn-addiction.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/withdrawal-symptoms-from-porn-addiction-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/withdrawal-symptoms-from-porn-addiction-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/withdrawal-symptoms-from-porn-addiction-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/withdrawal-symptoms-from-porn-addiction-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"pornaddictionbooks\"><b>Porn addiction books<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another way to help your porn addiction is by purchasing relevant self-help books, especially if you enjoy reading.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These books can further educate you on porn addiction and provide advice and guidance on how to overcome it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Here are some recommended books on helping porn addiction:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Treating-Pornography-Addiction-Essential-Recovery\/dp\/097722080X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treating Pornography Addiction: The Essential Tools for Recovery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Porn-Trap-Essential-Overcoming-Pornography\/dp\/0061231878\/ref=pd_bxgy_img_1\/261-2427728-6392463?pd_rd_w=TUGCZ&amp;pf_rd_p=c7ea61ca-7168-47e3-9c8b-d84748f5b23c&amp;pf_rd_r=20VTPZKE5FJC0C44VDMV&amp;pd_rd_r=75213a27-8927-42eb-ad5d-2f22136fb1fe&amp;pd_rd_wg=Krvb6&amp;pd_rd_i=0061231878&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Porn Trap: The Essential Guide to Overcoming Problems Caused by Pornography<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Your-Brain-Porn-Pornography-Addiction\/dp\/099316160X\/ref=pd_bxgy_img_1\/261-2427728-6392463?pd_rd_w=bv2fn&amp;pf_rd_p=c7ea61ca-7168-47e3-9c8b-d84748f5b23c&amp;pf_rd_r=GVSN0J3XVE53R6HNHAHY&amp;pd_rd_r=7ae3400b-5edc-44b1-a5ce-13bfa7a6de2c&amp;pd_rd_wg=SULzF&amp;pd_rd_i=099316160X&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Brain on Porn: Internet Pornography and the Emerging Science of Addiction<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Understanding-Treating-Sex-Pornography-Addiction\/dp\/0815362285\/ref=pd_bxgy_img_2\/261-2427728-6392463?pd_rd_w=9OMdl&amp;pf_rd_p=c7ea61ca-7168-47e3-9c8b-d84748f5b23c&amp;pf_rd_r=5Y7V6RDTDZGWP3QA2HKZ&amp;pd_rd_r=17384af0-9137-4fe3-a66d-800dc8f7d5a1&amp;pd_rd_wg=oVJMd&amp;pd_rd_i=0815362285&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding and Treating Sex and Pornography Addiction: A comprehensive guide for people who struggle with sex addiction and those who want to help them<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"gethelpforyourpornaddictiontoday\"><b>Get help for your porn addiction today<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watching porn is normal and there is no limit to how much porn you can watch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Porn addiction is only a problem when it\u2019s negatively affecting your life and you are unable to resist porn when you want to.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you believe you have porn addiction problems, learn from our tips or seek professional support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also possible to develop a healthier relationship with pornography and enjoy the benefits on your sex life, without it negatively impacting your life.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the UK, pornography is prevalent, and viewership has further grown in popularity over the last two years since the pandemic. According to a report by Ofcom, 26 million people &#8211; half of the adult population viewed adult material in September 2020. Likewise, our casual sex survey found that 15% of people admitted to watching [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3036,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"CBBTypography":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[223],"tags":[],"yst_prominent_words":[],"class_list":["post-3033","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sex-and-relationships"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3033","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3033"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3033\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3036"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3033"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3033"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3033"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=3033"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}