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Breaking the Stigma: Female Sex Addiction and Seeking Help

As a sexual addiction therapist, I have seen firsthand the stigma and shame that often surround female sex addiction. It can be challenging for women to seek help for this issue due to the fear of judgment and misunderstanding from others. However, it is essential to break down these barriers and create a safe and […]

Understanding Female Sex Addiction: Causes and Symptoms

Female sex addiction is a complex issue that is often misunderstood and stigmatized. It is important to understand the causes and symptoms of female sex addiction in order to provide appropriate treatment and support. Causes of Female Sex Addiction Sex addiction is a complex issue that can be caused by a variety of factors. Sometimes […]

I resolved to quit porn in 2023, but I’m already failing

If you're reading this, you may have made the resolution to quit watching porn in 2023, but you're already struggling to keep that promise to yourself. You're not alone. Porn addiction is a real and growing problem, and it can be incredibly difficult to break free from. But it's not impossible. First, it's important to […]

UNDEFENDED HONESTY

It’s possible to build an even stronger relationship if sex addiction or porn addiction has impacted your relationship. But how? One skill, a capacity that can be developed is undefended honesty. This is a form of honesty that builds on the truth that’s been revealed in the disclosure of your sexually compulsive behavior. This kind […]

React or Respond?

React or respond? These are two very different things, so what’s the difference between the two? A reaction is tied to an emotion. You feel something and then you react, which is what creates an immediate external reaction. This might be in the form of anger, lashing out, even freezing up and running away. First, […]

Taking Ownership of Your Life

If you're struggling with pornography addiction, it's time to get the help and support you need. Our team at Neulia Compulsion Solutions can provide you with the resources and therapy you need to overcome your addiction and regain control of your life. Don't let porn addiction keep you from living the life you deserve — […]

CAN I STOP THE PULL OF PORN?

Many men desperately want to stop the pull of porn. They want to know “Can I stop? If so, how?” Many of the guys who call mention that they’ve tried to stop, but haven't been able to. So is there a secret? Can you actually get rid of this nagging temptation? At Compulsion Solutions, we […]

Pause, Then Replace

PAUSE, THEN REPLACE You can't just remove your sexual acting out behavior. Yes, you can stop the behavior for a while, but just stopping doesn’t lead to lasting change. That’s because you can’t just remove something and expect it to stay gone. You need to replace it. You need to replace, not just temporarily distract. […]

Carry-On Only, Please!

Your acting out is a symptom — a symptom of a bigger issue. If you only focus on stopping behavior, you don’t get to the root of the problem, and it will continue. You might be able to control your porn addiction for a while — what has been called “white knuckling” — but what’s […]

KNOWLEDGE + ACTION = RECOVERY

After you’ve gained some skills that help you become aware of the urge to act out, you can start to unravel the inner mechanism, which is your inner addict. But how exactly do you do that? There has to be a next step, and it's not enough to just notice what’s happening. You need action […]

Is Porn an Intimacy Killer?

Watching porn gives you an unrealistic view of sex. Why is that? It's unlikely that the person you’re in an actual relationship with is going to look like the person you see on the screen. What you see is manipulated — there’s lighting and photoshopping taking place, and so many other things that they can […]

Porn Addiction is Turning Your Life into a Bad Soap Opera…And You’re the Main Character

Theodore Roosevelt once said, “If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't sit for a month.” When I look back at my life when I was acting out, when my porn addiction was totally out of control, my life was a soap opera and I was […]

PORN ADDICTION — THE COST DOESN’T EQUAL THE BENEFIT

When you’re a porn addict or a sex addict in the throes of feeling an urge to act out, you can lose sight of something very important — the cost. Your addiction might say to you, “Remember how good you feel when you act out? I can help you feel great. I can help you […]

Sex and Porn Addiction Among Women

Sex or viewing porn can relieve stress and help you escape from reality. However, it’s only temporary relief...and it can take over your life if it becomes a repetitive cycle. If this cycle is something that’s becoming unconstructive or something you need to break free from, we can help. Women Develop Porn Addiction too There […]

The TRUTH About Being Married To A Sex Addict

He swore on his children’s lives that he wasn’t having an affair. He said someone must have broken into his email account. He kept reassuring his wife that it was nothing. Finally, she got access to all of his phone records and his secret receipts. She also found a second cell phone he accidentally left […]

PORN ADDICTION THERAPY SAVED MY MARRIAGE — AND MY LIFE!

Like many men, I thought my pornography sexual addiction was a dirty little secret known only to me. However, my wife started picking up on the “signs,” such as how I was not really “there” in our relationship, how I frequently had trouble “finishing” during sex, and how I had a general lack of interest […]

I'm Addicted To Sex… But I'm The Only One Who Knows

I wake up every day with good intentions. I tell myself I won't look at porn. I tell myself I can quit doing this; but by mid-day, I've already visited my favorite sites three times. I feel like I can't stop myself, and that powerlessness is frightening. Does this mean I might be a sex […]

George’s Story: I Stopped My Porn Addiction, And You Can Too

It took losing two wives before I finally admitted to myself that my use of porn was a serious problem. I finally realized I that porn and masturbation was running my life. That’s when I took the very big step (for me at the time) of calling a therapist to help me. How did […]

5 Signs A Little Bit of Porn Has Become a Big Problem

All guys do it, right? It doesn't mean you have a problem. It's not an addiction, is it? Why can't I watch a little porn? The problem for some men is that sex is an addictive substance, similar to alcohol and drugs. Think of it in terms of social drinkers vs. alcoholics: one can […]

6 Things That Get Better After Quitting Porn

You don't have to be a slave to porn. Below (from one of our amazing clients) are 6 things in your life that get better after you quit porn. You can do it too.Six months ago, my entire day revolved around porn. It was ruining my relationship. It was getting in the way of my […]

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