Sex addiction describes any sexual activity that feels ‘out of control’. Difficulties with porn may include being unable to stop watching or feeling dependent on it.
We are not able to offer services for sexual addiction and sexual compulsion problems, including porn use. However, the resources below will give you a better understanding of what this is and how you can get help.
- The Association for the Treatment of Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity
Describes what sexual addiction is and what can be done about it. - I’m worried that I (or someone I know) might be addicted to sex – Relate
Describes the dynamics when someone uses sexual behaviours to numb out negative emotions and difficult experiences, and what it can be like for you to see this in yourself or in someone else. - Sex & Porn Addiction Help
Offers a recovery programme which involves 60 daily podcast episodes (10-20 minutes) to guide you through the 6 steps of recovery. These are accompanied by an interactive digital workbook. - Your Brain on Porn
Discusses the potential impact of problematic pornography use and how this can intersect with other difficulties, such as not enjoying sex outside of porn or experiencing other difficulties such as sleep problems. - TEDx talk: The Great Porn Experiment – Your Brain on Porn
This TEDx Talk discusses pornography and how it is very different to real sex. It reflects on what happens when someone has real sex after having watched lots of pornography.