SIGNS OF PORN ADDICTION

signs of porn & internet sex addiction

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Cybersex activities may include any or all of the following, as well as variations of these behaviors:
  • Reading and writing sexually explicit letters and stories
  • Visiting sexually oriented chat rooms
  • Placing ads to meet sexual partners
  • E-mailing to set up personal meetings with someone
  • Engaging in interactive online affairs sometimes using electronic cameras for real-time viewing of each other
  • Fantasy role-play sex
  • Sexual games (on-line and CDs)
And as technology continues to advance, so do the ways in which you may find yourself acting out using the Internet. For some, cybersex is the primary focus of their sex addiction.

How do you know if cybersex activities are indeed an Internet addiction and you are getting out of control? You might consider the following check list. Are any of the following present?
  • Are you using suggestive screen names?
  • Do you have secret e-mail accounts?
  • Are you spending more time on the Internet that is impacting other activities?
  • Are you telling lies to cover up your online activities?
  • Has there been an escalation of your behavior?
  • Are you involved in risky and/or dangerous activities?
  • Have you been caught, made a promise to change, and then repeated your behavior? Are you unable to stop any of these activities?
The presence of any of these may or may not be an indication of problematic and addictive Internet or cyber sexual behavior. Sex addiction may or may not be present. A thorough evaluation and assessment should be performed by a professional to determine the appropriate next steps for you to take.

how Hope & Freedom can help

If life is getting out of control and cybersex is now running your life, take steps to get your life back. Sex addiction need not dominate or define your life. If you would like to be considered for one of our Three-Day intensives, you may fill out our online application.
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