Addiction to porn is not limited to men - Lancaster Online
Posted by: Jason in In the news, SocietyIt’s a common misconception that only guys get into problems with pornograpy. Lancaster Online is running a series of articles on porn, including this report about female porn users and the story of Wendy, a recovered addict.
Whilst Wendy’s story is genuinely touching and motivational, I think it’s important to note that most addicts don’t share the same tragic background. Abuse and neglect certainly can lead to compulsive sexual problems later in life, but from my experience, the majority of addicts enjoyed stable, nurtured childhoods. Addictions can form for much more banal reasons, though the impact is just as painful and destructive.
To quote Kathleen A. Neff, a licensed social worker and addictions counsellor, from the report:
“Women deal with the same kinds of pressures men face in today’s society and, with them, the same fear of failure.”
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I’ve lived with a female partner who had such an addiction. It was more orientated around erotic stories and diaries, but still managed to cause significant problems. As you say, it’s not all guys who get into this.
Marc
I am a female porn addict. I have been struggling with this for quite some time now and still haven’t been able to shake it off. It’s just like smoking, you might quit for awhile but eventually, you will turn back; especially if you are in a low emotional state. Watching porn and masterbating have been my source of excitement but I am still hopeful and determined to completely stop one day. I don’t want my addiction to take over my life any longer. I know that it is not pleasing in the eyes of God and I know he is dissapointed in me every time I turn to porn and not to him. I pray that he will forgive me and help me to overcome this spirit of sexual immorality.