Man Within Podcast 1058 - 7 Gateways Drugs To Porn You Must Avoid
Dec 9, 2025
Discover the seven hidden triggers that can lead men back to porn, often unnoticed. Alcohol, social media, and video games top the list of gateway behaviors. Learn how even the news and entertainment can plant dangerous seeds. Loneliness emerges as a major factor, emphasizing the need for community support. Sathiya emphasizes that eliminating these habits is crucial for true recovery. Start by tackling just one gateway to create a domino effect in your journey towards freedom from compulsive behaviors.
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Porn Needs Root-Level Fixes
- Eliminating pornography alone usually fails because other behaviors drive relapses.
- Addressing both porn and its gateway behaviors is essential for lasting recovery.
Athlete Relapses Linked To Alcohol
- Sathiya describes working with a professional athlete whose relapses almost always involved alcohol or another trigger.
- He admitted initially being too soft and then told the client to stop drinking entirely when alcohol correlated with slips.
Remove Alcohol If It Triggers You
- If alcohol regularly appears in your relapse tracking, remove it from your life.
- Sathiya enforces a strict no-alcohol rule for clients when alcohol is a documented gateway.