Sex With Emily

Bonus Episode: Is Watching Porn Cheating? The Truth About Digital Betrayal

Jun 5, 2025
Dr. Emily dives into the complex question of whether watching porn can be considered cheating. She emphasizes that there's no one-size-fits-all answer and highlights the importance of trust and communication in relationships. The discussion uncovers how secrecy and shame often cause more harm than porn itself. Listeners learn about setting boundaries and when porn consumption may become a real issue. Practical advice is offered for navigating these tricky conversations, helping couples explore their needs and redefine what betrayal means to them.
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Porn, Trust, and Boundaries

  • Porn only becomes a problem when it breaks trust or violates relationship agreements.
  • The key issue is often secrecy and lack of communication, not the porn itself.
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Emotions Behind Porn Concerns

  • Feelings triggered by a partner's porn use often relate to insecurities, not the porn.
  • Common worries include not being enough or fears of abandonment.
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Porn as Personal Pleasure

  • Many use porn for personal exploration and stress relief, not to replace partners.
  • It's about personal pleasure rather than seeking alternatives to partnership sex.
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