The Deep Dive: A Summary of the Research on Pornography and Addiction
“It seems that online pornograpy use is not only one subtype of hypersexual disorder, but currently the most prevalent since it also frequently involves…
Read MoreTrauma-Based or Digital-Age Porn Addiction?
Digital-Age Porn Addiction is a growing subcategory of sex addiction, not driven by unresolved early-life trauma, but by conditioned response. Typically, it starts with use…
Read MoreConstant Craving: The Rise of Addictions
Dopamine is the “wanting” neurochemical. Endorphin is the “liking” neurochemical. This means you don’t have to like something in order to want it. Someone…
Read MoreIs Sex Addiction Real? (Great Video)
LifeStar colleague Floyd Godfrey and sex addiction expert Rob Weiss are interviewed by NBC exploring the nature of sexual addiction.
Read MoreThe Partner Challenge in Change
When a partner has a problem with porn being in the relationship, they are sometimes labeled as jealous, controlling, or uptight. Porn not only…
Read MoreWhen Producers of Porn Are Smarter Than You
When a person uses pornography on the internet, they are giving producers of porn access to information that undermine the user’s freedom. Producers access…
Read MoreA New Year, A Fresh Start
The new year holds the promise of a fresh start. The change of the calendar invites reflection on other changes one would like to…
Read MoreLifeSTAR Sacramento December Newsletter: A Season of Love and Friendships
Healthy Relationships in an Unhealthy Hyper-Sexualized Culture The holiday season is a time our hearts turn to the relationships in our lives. Family and friends…
Read MoreResources for Recovery Success This Holiday Season
The holidays can be a triggering season for both addicts and partners. As we enter into a significant series of holidays, here are…
Read MoreFinding Peace from Sexual Addiction: Free Trauma Webinar This Friday
A key part of recovery from sexual addiction is healing from attachment wounds. These wounds could include Loss, Rejection, Neglect, Abandonment, Betrayal, and Abuse. If…
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