Porn, erotica and sexual addictions are REAL struggles.

 

Some people may not admit it or even be aware of it, but it’s the truth.

 

Thankfully, there are ways to properly address and overcome these struggles.

 

In the latest podcast episode, you will discover how to deal with the struggles of porn, erotica and sex addictions.

 

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SHOW NOTES

 

Episode Title: Struggles with Porn, Erotica and Sex Addictions

 

Guests: April D. Byrd – Follow Her on Twitter

 

Music: Bizzle ft. Sevin – My Confessions

 

Quotables:

• “What we consume effects who we are.” – April D. Byrd

 

• “A good relationship is two whole individuals coming together.” – April D. Byrd

 

• “A lot of the sources of addictions that people have are a misplaced worship.” – April D. Byrd

 

• “Any type of addiction is something that is not healthy for you.” – April D. Byrd

 

• “When we close God out we lose the one foundational piece to help us develop truly healthy relationships.” – Jay Mayo

 

Key Lessons:

• How to begin addressing your habitual use of pornography or erotica
• The benefits of prayer and how it can help you address you pornography, erotica or sexual addiction
• How to reach the point where you can openly and honestly admit your struggles with pornography, erotica or sexual addictions
• How we can use our personal struggles to help others
• Practical steps to begin overcoming the struggles of pornography, erotica or sexual addictions

 

Hot Topics & Takeaways:

• Why pornography, erotica and sexual addictions do not need to be kept hidden
• The importance of trusting someone before opening up to them about your pornography, erotica or sexual addiction
• Signs that you are going beyond casual usage of pornography or erotica
• April identifies some of the sources of pornography, erotica and sexual addiction
• Reasons why some people hide from their spouse or partner the fact that they watch pornography or read erotica

 

Danger & Difficulties:

• How pornography, erotica and sexual addictions and hinder the development of a healthy relationship
• How pornography can impact your spouse or partner
• The danger of not being able to identify the triggers that lead to watching pornography or reading erotica
• The role fear plays in hinder some people from opening up about their struggles with pornography, erotica or sexual addictions

 

Hold Yourself Accountable:

Don’t hide from you struggles. Address them.

 

Apply the Principles:

“No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NKJV)

 

Take Action Now:

1. Examine your habits when it comes to pornography, erotica and sex.
2. Admit to yourself that it’s a struggle and you want to address it.
3. Pray and take your struggle to God first.
4. Seek the assistance that you need.
5. Be honest with your spouse or partner and tell them about your struggles.

 

Show Some Love:

Please leave me a comment or a private message answering the following question:

Have YOU ever struggled with porn, erotica or sex addictions?