Episode 175: Masturbation
Is your shame around porn use causing you distress because of the porn, because of the masturbation, or both? The realm of sexuality can sometimes be erotic, strange, or even dark, and that’s okay.
Is your shame around porn use causing you distress because of the porn, because of the masturbation, or both? The realm of sexuality can sometimes be erotic, strange, or even dark, and that’s okay.
There are four pillars to consider when it comes to quitting porn, and I’m spending the next four episodes discussing each of them. So this week is the first pillar: shame-free commitment. Many of you have the commitment part down, but you’re missing the shame-free part, which actually makes it impossible to keep up with your commitment.
When it comes to trying to overcome pornography, so many of my clients come to me absolutely terrified of their urges. They believe they won’t be able to stop the habit if their urges show up, but our urges are just sensations in our bodies that we don’t have to indulge in, and I’m showing you how today.