Help for pornography addiction
Porn addiction and compulsive sexual behaviors are a dark epidemic for men and women. And those inside the church are just as vulnerable to pornography.
But there is HOPE! Quitting porn is possible. You can break free from the effects of porn addiction, and start on a journey toward healing. These judgment-free resources are designed to encourage you and give you practical steps to move toward freedom and recovery.
Call our Family Help Center
Call Focus on the Family at 1-855-771-HELP weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Mountain Time), or complete our Counseling Consultation Request Form, for help with pornography addiction, loss of emotional intimacy in marriage, forgiving a cheating spouse, depression, and more. Please be prepared to leave your contact information for a counselor to return a call to you as soon as possible. The consultation is available at no cost to you due to generous donor support and will be with one of our licensed or pastoral counseling specialists.
Broadcasts
Rosie Makinney examines the damaging impact of porn on marriage and explains how couples can protect themselves against it. (Part 1 of 2)
Rosie Makinney examines the damaging impact of porn on marriage and explains how couples can protect themselves against it. (Part 2 of 2)
Some kids are looking at pornography at much younger ages these days, and many parents wonder how they should handle the situation.
Brant Hansen makes brilliant observations about what women need men to be – and six key decisions men can make to set themselves apart. Alluding to the creation story, Brant encourages men to be “Keepers of the Garden” – secure, confident protectors chasing after Christ. (Part 1 of 2)
Brant Hansen makes brilliant observations about what women need men to be – and six key decisions men can make to set themselves apart. Alluding to the creation story, Brant encourages men to be “Keepers of the Garden” – secure, confident protectors chasing after Christ. (Part 2 of 2)
Podcasts
Join marriage experts Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley for six episodes in this Christian podcast series to learn about the effects of porn addiction and how porn affects relationships from Focus on the Family.
After confessing a pornography problem to your spouse, it’s critical to take steps toward recovery. Whether you’ve struggled with it or you’re the spouse of an addict, Greg, Erin and John will give some helpful tips for your healing process.
If we can teach our kids about sexuality properly, we can help keep them from terrible repercussions like getting hooked on pornography later on and fall into the cycle of porn and depression.
Articles
My story followed the typical progression of pornography addiction: early exposure, addiction, escalation, desensitization, and acting out sexually. We now better understand your brain on pornography especially a teen’s brain on pornography and the negative effects of porn.
This is the story of one pastor’s battle for sexual integrity and how God helped him overcome pornography so he could help people with similar struggles. God transforms us so we might help others.
When you discover that your husband has been hiding a sexual sin like pornography, it will be difficult to hear — but I encourage you to allow your heart to fully grieve.
Pornography – whether used infrequently or as an addiction – is a big deal. And it can have a major impact on a marriage. Learn about the effects of porn addiction on your marriage.
More than 70% of Christian men admit to watching porn. So, is watching porn a sin? Whether the answer to this question seems obvious to you or not, I believe we can all benefit from a deeper understanding of why watching porn in any form should be considered sinful.
The effects of pornography negatively impact our teenagers in more ways than we might realize. But there’s hope for parents hoping to help their teens overcome pornography addiction.
Learning to confront teen porn addiction can cause confusion and fear. However, there is hope for understanding how to help your teen overcome teen porn addiction.
Instead of trying to shame and focus on the negative effects of porn our children need our help and support.
Women aren’t supposed to struggle with porn, especially Christian women. But if you’re addicted to pornography, you’re not alone.
Even though pornography is everywhere, you can help your teen learn how to quit watching porn with these strategies.
Additional Resources
Aftershock: Overcoming His Secret Life With Pornography: A Plan for Recovery
This book is for women who have discovered their husband’s struggle with pornography and other sexual infidelities. Based on biblical principles and psychologically sound advice, Aftershock is designed to help women heal, grow, and receive restoration for themselves, their husbands, and their marriages.
Discovering God's Freedom From Pornography
Pornography and sexual addiction can feel like an inescapable darkness, and it can have a devastating grip on your marriage. But there is hope! God’s guidance through a healing journey can lead you to a place of renewal.
You CAN Quit Porn
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