When Sex is Easy, Intimacy is Hard

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The challenge of living in an age of easy sex, (Internet Pornography, Sexting, Hook-up Apps, etc) is in learning how to be a real human being and not just a vehicle for sexual exploitation. Intimacy takes practice.

Teen Porn

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Sex is a powerful human drive. When kids hit puberty, they enter a whole new world of sexual energy. Part of the drama of…

Guyland

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In his book Guyland Michael Kimmel address young adult, white male culture. It includes an insightful chapter on how pornography undermines a healthy movement from boyhood to manhood.

Fault and Responsibility

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When someone you love discloses they may be trapped in a sexual addiction, the sense of betrayal and grief feels overwhelming. Nevertheless, it is…

A Therapist Talks About His Addiction to Pornography

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My son accidentally accessed a pornographic video on our iPad at age 5. My story has come full circle. I have not indulged in pornography in over 11 years. I long for that freedom for everyone. Once an addicted young person myself, I hope to be a voice for those who are silently struggling, yet too ashamed to speak up.

Accommodation to Loneliness

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Many people think of addiction as an orientation TO something. This perspective puts the power of the addiction in the substance or the behavior.

Cruising for Clowns

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Do you or someone you know have a problem with addiction? Look for the ridiculous, then look for the denial. You will know.

Keep Kids Safe on the Internet

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Keep your child Internet safe. Here’s how.

Responsible Freedom

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The unstructured freedom of the internet without the guidance of a responsible adult, puts children at risk.

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The Slide Into Addiction

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When the source of the problem is left unaddressed, the person may begin to abuse these same methods, which over time can develop cravings—the slide into addiction.