Category: Intimacy Disorders

When someone close to us breaks our trust, it can deeply affect our minds and our bodies. Any betrayal experience may lead to distress, but particularly difficult experiences create betrayal

In our Western world, sexual objectification has been a normal aspect of our culture for centuries. For some, as you read this, such a realization may be obvious. For others,

We carry our phones around with us wherever we go these days. They’ve become a big part of our lives—so much that if we don’t have our phones when we’re

What happens when you stop watching porn? If you’re struggling with porn addiction, this may be a question you’ve wondered about for some time. Maybe you’ve imagined yourself one day

In the journey of life, we sometimes find ourselves entangled in relationships that leave us feeling overwhelmed, drained, and disconnected from our true selves. This is the reality for many

For those struggling with unresolved past trauma, they may turn to sex, porn, or masturbation to help them get by. Over time, these sexual pursuits can spiral into compulsive sexual

“My husband is addicted to porn. How could this happen?”  That’s a common thought for many wives as they grapple with the reality that their husband is regularly watching porn.

Are hypersexuality and trauma somehow linked? For many who are fighting some form of hypersexuality (also known as sex addiction or compulsive sexual behavior), unresolved trauma is often at the

Exactly what causes porn addiction? That’s a fair question to ask, as porn addiction is a complicated issue—filled with misconceptions—that many people grapple with daily. But there isn’t one primary

When you first chose to watch porn, it was ultimately your choice. From there, you easily figured it was an insignificant habit to access at your leisure. You had agency—or