Husband Material Ten Ways To Regulate Without Porn (Grounding Techniques)
Nov 3, 2025
Discover ten empowering grounding techniques to manage triggers without resorting to porn. Learn vital breathing exercises, including diaphragmatic and Wim Hof methods, to calm your nervous system. Explore mindfulness through the 5-4-3-2-1 technique that hones your focus on the present. Engage with your emotions using befriending questions and creative expression to turn feelings into art. Movement and identity statements further support your journey, emphasizing the importance of community for effective co-regulation.
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Grounding Is Coming Home
- Being grounded means feeling safe, centered, and connected rather than punished or trapped.
- Grounding restores access to mature choices and reduces the urge to act out with porn.
Regulate Fast With Belly And Box Breaths
- Notice your breathing and shift to belly (diaphragmatic) breaths to calm your nervous system.
- Try box breathing: inhale four, hold four, exhale four, hold four to steady body and mind.
Try Power Breathing To Sap Arousal
- Use power (Wim Hof–style) breathing in short reps to activate then let arousal dissipate, but stop if lightheaded.
- Do 10 quick full breaths, rest ~20 seconds, repeat once or twice and notice the calming drop.
