You don’t view a pornographic video and immediately become addicted. Instead, you watch one video, then you want to view another and another. Pretty soon, you find yourself canceling plans and avoiding responsibilities to spend time watching porn. Porn is addictive because it impacts your brain very much like a drug does. For some people,…
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When you read the words “intimate relationship,” you probably think of sexual intimacy. But there is a lot more to creating an intimate relationship than having intercourse. Now you’re probably asking yourself, “what is intimacy, then?” Different types of intimate exchanges form the basis for a healthy, close relationship. However, some people have difficulties with…
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Most people go through their day having various thoughts and focusing on a myriad of tasks. But for a person with sex addiction, there’s only one thing on their mind — sex. So, what is sex addiction? The simplest description is that it’s compulsive sexual thoughts, urges, and behaviors that take over a person’s life.…
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In the past, to have phone sex, you had to dial pricey 1-800 numbers. With the advent of smartphones and the internet, people have 24/7 access to phone sex, explicit images, and hookup apps. These inventions have led to an uptick in phone sex addiction. Smartphones make it easy to find pornography, send and receive…
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Sex and love are ways of being intimate and establishing connections with another person. But a person with sex and love addictions uses them for the opposite reason. A person with sex or love addiction uses sex and love in unhealthy ways to avoid making real connections with another person. Sex and love addictions can…
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Surviving and coping with betrayal trauma may leave you feeling like you are in a fog. You may go through the motions of daily life, but intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, and hurtful feelings plague you. Understanding what betrayal trauma is and how you can heal from it is critical in your recovery. What is Betrayal Trauma?…
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You’ve come to terms with the fact that you have sex or porn addiction. You may have even tried to stop in the past but were unsuccessful. Now, You’re researching your options and what to expect. The big question for most is, what is the sex addiction recovery timeline? This post will help answer that…
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Suppose you find yourself hiding your outings, clearing your browser history, and falling behind in your responsibilities because you’re focused on sex. In that case, you may be showing signs of sex addiction. Sex addiction symptoms may look slightly different for those experiencing them. But understanding the common signs of sex addiction can help you…
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Begin Again Institute is growing! We’re seeking an experienced Master’s Level Therapist who is mature minded, flexible, and brings a loving, positive attitude to our expert Clinical Team. We are a privately-owned facility located in Boulder, Colorado that helps men 25 and older heal from trauma and attachment wounding that has resulted in problematic sexual…
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How to Best Prepare for a 14-Day Intensive with Ed Tilton: Friday, July 30 @ 11am Central Ed Tilton will talk through all the key obstacles for someone getting into a 14-day intensive and share his tips, thoughts, and takeaways for how to best prepare. REGISTER NOW Ed Tilton Edward Tilton is the…
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