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The Mythic Masculine

#76 | From Porn Addict to Multiorgasmic Man - Tyson Adams

Apr 16, 2025

Tyson Adams, a trauma-informed men’s coach and somatic bodyworker, shares his transformative journey from a 20-year pornography addiction to a life of empowerment and healing. He discusses the deep cultural silence surrounding male sexuality and the need for rites of passage. Tyson examines the psychological impact of porn, the quest for genuine intimacy, and the healing potential of celibacy and mindful self-pleasure. He urges men to reclaim their erotic sovereignty and foster a culture that honors sexuality as a sacred, life-giving force.

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Tyson Adams highlights the damaging impact of pornography on men's perceptions of intimacy, fostering unrealistic expectations and emotional dysregulation.

He emphasizes the transformative potential of celibacy and mindful self-pleasure as crucial practices for healing and reclaiming sexual energy.

The podcast underscores the urgent need for rites of passage and supportive communities to guide young men in understanding their sexuality.

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The Impact of Early Exposure to Pornography

The speaker recounts discovering pornography at a young age, which initiated a long journey tied to addiction. This early exposure, paired with the advent of high-speed internet, significantly shaped his expectations of relationships and intimacy. He reflects on how viewing inappropriate content and the quick access to various materials influenced his developmental stage, ultimately leading to unrealistic perceptions of sex. Reflecting on this background informs discussions about the cultural silence surrounding male sexuality and the lack of rites of passage for boys transitioning into adulthood.

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Intro

3min

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The Impact of Early Exposure to Pornography

11min

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Navigating Mother-Son Dynamics and the Impact of Pornography

4min

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Exploring the Impact of Pornography

17min

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Healing Through Sexual Awakening

20min

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Navigating Sexual Energetics and Community Education

8min

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Reclaiming Life Force: From Addiction to Multi-Orgasmic Awareness

3min

My guest today is Tyson Adams, a trauma-informed IFS men’s coach, somatic bodyworker, and psychedelic facilitator.

After spending twenty years entangled in pornography addiction, Tyson broke free seven years ago and has since dedicated his life to helping men reclaim their lifeforce energy. He co-facilitates men’s leadership intensives, supports couples navigating intimacy, and brings a grounded, embodied presence to the evolving landscape of modern masculinity.

In this conversation, we enter one of the most charged topics in men’s lives today: pornography. Tyson shares his personal path through addiction and healing, revealing the deep cultural silence around male sexuality and the absence of rites of passage for boys becoming men.

We explore the psychological and physiological impacts of porn, the line between eros and exploitation, and the difference between pornography and erotica. Tyson speaks to the healing power of celibacy, mindful self-pleasure, and ‘parts work’, inviting a more conscious relationship with sex.

From AI fantasy to the hunger for genuine intimacy, we ask: How can men reclaim erotic sovereignty in an overstimulated world? What initiations are needed to guide desire into devotion? And how do we plant the seeds of a culture that honors sex as a life-giving force in alignment with life?

This episode is a call to remember eros as sacred—woven with integrity, healing, and soul.

LINKS

* Follow Tyson Adams on IG

* Explore Tyson’s Programs

You’re also invited to check out The Deep Masculine, my 3 month online program for men to repattern their relationship to sex, soul, and purpose.

There are pathways for men and women to explore the masculine through a mythopoetic lens, with weekly lessons, somatic skills, and ritual practices to empower your journey.

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