It's an impulse control disorder that's officially the name of it and you're like oh wow I have trouble controlling my impulses okay now what's the other part I found really fascinating so they can actually look this up online if you just type in iCD 11 compulsive sexual behavior disorder. The very last line in this official definition says this and i'll read it distress that is entirely related to moral judgments and disapproval about sexual impulses urges or behaviors is not sufficient to meet this requirement.
In part one of this three-part series, Ryan Hewitt shares his fascinating research on addiction and porn. You’ll discover how, in many cases, perceived addiction around porn is rooted in an internal battle rather than an actual addiction, and why we have to be cautious about labeling our impulses as an addiction.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.sarabrewer.com/blog/addiction-ryan-hewitt