Recognize Triggers for Healthier Choices

The average age of first exposure to pornography is now 11, highlighting a worrying trend of younger individuals encountering explicit content. This early exposure can introduce patterns of behavior that may persist into adulthood. Social and environmental factors, such as watching explicit movies or being in anxiety-inducing social situations, often act as triggers for turning to pornography, which can also include environments associated with past use. To foster recovery, it is crucial to identify and manage these triggers effectively to prevent relapse.