How do you feel now that you’ve completed your porn activities?

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I feel ashamed because I gave in to the temptation even though I was like I’m not gonna do it . Because usually it’s a stress response for me and I feel worse after it

142

I haven’t watched porn in a year. I will find healthy ways to scratch that itch

143

I feel like I can pause before watching porn and question my motivation for going to it a bit more. It’s such a habit to watch it and masturbate that often it feels like routine rather than enjoyment. These tools to step back and question what’s actually happening in the moment seem like they’ll help me have a relationship with porn based purely on enjoyment and entertainment rather than part of the day’s routine.

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144

I did sign up for some ethical porn and am exploring that

145

The tools provided to examine what/why will go a long way to improving my porn habits

146

Can you share where you found it? I’m not sure how to look for it

147

I feel like breaking the pattern and cause was a significant discovery

148

Made a decision to not watch porn for 30 days and reassess afterwards

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149

I will try to be less reliant upon porn for my needs and try visiting massage parlours to become more confident with intimacy.

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150

I analyzed it a week or so ago and I don’t like that it has become something I did just out of habit. I want it to be more intentional. I’ve been more open with my partner about it. I’ve taken my time (15-20 minutes) instead of just getting in there and bangin’ one out. I think any amount of reflection on your habits is a good thing.

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151

Interference. Empty inside. General malaise.

152

I don’t really have a relationship with porn

153

I worry how much it has damaged my brain.

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154

It does worry me about subconscious thought with relation to expectations of myself and comparing that to porn viewed

155

I’ve definitely planned to cut it back a lot. It’s dominated my life for decades, and worse so once smart phones made it even more accessible.

156

I am going to try to watch and consume different types of porn to prevent being stuck in a rut

157

I’m bisexual, have been married to a woman for 30 years but have a longer relationship with gay porn. She let me know of her disdain for any porn early on. I was ‘good’ for a while but fell back into old habits and kept it hidden. Recently my sex life with her has been shit and I outed myself. There’s more to it than that but that was a devastating blow to our relationship. I’m in therapy, have dabbled with the 1 in 6 organization’s chat groups, and have recently found this app. I’m learning some good things and sometimes wonder if I could have a healthy relationship with porn that would not haunt me in the bedroom, but I can’t because she would not sanction it.
I’ve been porn-free for many months but there is lighter fare, FB reels and short gay themed films on YouTube that pull me. It may not be hard core but it’s still a betrayal, right?

158

We interact with the erotic everywhere. Your partner turns you on and we are human creatures. I don’t think it’s a failing that people are trying to grab your attention with erotic stuff. What does your partner think of it?

159

I watch porn once or twice a week if I don’t find something else to entertain me, I’m more conscious of when I watch porn now, and I watch less so progress is being made!

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160

I had already stopped looking at porn when I was bored but will continue to avoid sites where it is unavoidable like X until I feel like I have a better hold on an intentional relationship with it

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