
Unhooked: Breaking Porn Addiction Podcast
4. How to Tell If You're Addicted to Porn – Top 8 Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship to Porn
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Quick takeaways
- Inability to stop despite a desire to do so and constantly craving more can be signs of an unhealthy relationship to porn.
- Losing interest in real sex, lying to loved ones, and experiencing guilt and shame while watching porn are red flags indicating an unhealthy relationship to porn.
Deep dives
Signs of Unhealthy Relationship to Porn
One key sign of an unhealthy relationship to porn is the inability to stop despite a desire to do so. This could manifest as feeling powerless and compulsively engaging in porn viewing sessions. Another sign is constantly craving more, searching for different videos and new content, even after experiencing pleasure. Losing interest in real sex and intimacy in favor of porn is another indication of an unhealthy relationship. Lying or hiding porn behavior from loved ones is another red flag. Guilt and shame while watching porn can signify an unhealthy relationship, stemming from content misalignment or wasting time. Losing attraction to real partners is a common issue caused by excessive porn consumption, along with experiencing sexual dysfunction like premature or delayed ejaculation. Constant distractions due to thoughts of sex and an inability to focus on other aspects of life can also indicate an unhealthy relationship to porn.