Monday, October 28th, 2024
Porn Addiction: Why Me?
Dr. Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT One of the first questions that almost any person who is struggling with pornography asks is, “Why me?” Rather than focusing on the fact...
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Monday, June 10th, 2024The Cycle of Porn Addiction
Dr. Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT All addictive behaviors are cyclical in nature, with no clear beginning or end to the cycle and one stage leading to the next (and...Read More -
Monday, May 13th, 2024Consequences of Sex and Porn Addiction
Dr. Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT Porn addicts typically lead stressful, highly compartmentalized lives. Because they feel so much personal, cultural, religious, and moralistic shame about their porn use, they...Read More -
Wednesday, May 1st, 2024The Paradox of Porn Addiction: It Almost Works. Almost.
Eddie Capparucci, Ph.D., LPC, C-CSAS In the digital age, pornography has become increasingly accessible, offering a quick fix for those seeking relief from emotional discomfort or stress. Yet, while...Read More -
Monday, April 8th, 2024How Do We Diagnose Sex and Porn Addiction?
Dr. Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT The World Health Organization provides useful diagnostic criteria for Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD), a diagnosis that encompasses sex and porn addiction. That definition...Read More -
Monday, April 1st, 2024What Is Porn Addiction?
Dr. Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT Porn addicts use sexual imagery and fantasy to escape (to avoid feeling) emotional discomfort—stress, anxiety, loneliness, depression, shame, boredom, and the like. Often, they...Read More -
Tuesday, March 12th, 2024Understanding Porn-Induced Erectile Dysfunction
Dr. Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT For males, porn-induced erectile dysfunction, sometimes referred to as PIED, is among the most common consequences of porn addiction. Research suggests that erectile dysfunction...Read More -
Monday, October 30th, 2023Getting Help for Your Sex/Porn Addicted Partner
Dr. Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT Typically, the best way to confront a sex or porn addict is to start by saying you are concerned about their sexual behaviors and...Read More -
Monday, October 23rd, 2023Myths and Misconceptions About Sex and Porn Addiction
Dr. Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT Unfortunately, some people use the labels “sex addiction” and “porn addiction” to define any type of sexual behavior that doesn’t meet their personal, religious,...Read More