Understanding Porn Addiction

Science-based articles on breaking free from porn through curiosity and understanding—not willpower and shame.

Why Willpower Doesn't Work for Quitting Porn (And What Does)

You've tried fighting urges. You've tried blockers. You've tried counting days. Here's the neuroscience behind why these approaches fail—and the research-backed method that actually works.

What Porn Actually Does to Your Brain (It's Not What You Think)

The standard "hijacked brain" narrative might be wrong. Here's what neuroscience actually says about porn and the brain—and why this changes everything about recovery.

How Shame Keeps You Stuck in Porn Addiction

What if shame isn't the solution to porn addiction—but the engine that keeps it running? Understanding the shame cycle is the first step to breaking free.

How to Actually Stop Porn Urges (Without Fighting Them)

A step-by-step guide to handling urges using curiosity instead of resistance. Based on memory reconsolidation research.

Is Porn Addiction Real? What Science Actually Says

The debate continues. But whether you call it addiction or habit, the question remains: why can't you stop? And more importantly—how do you change?

Beyond NoFap: A Different Approach to Quitting Porn

NoFap works for some. For many, it doesn't. Here's why counting days might not be the answer—and what the research suggests instead.