Category: Pornography
Evidence-based perspectives on pornography — moving past the addiction-and-shame narrative toward honest understanding and real healing.
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Sexual Assault and Pornography: Sarah’s Sexual Health Journey
We hear about the dangers of pornography, and rightfully so. But can pornography ever be helpful in the process of healing from trauma and sexual identity? In this podcast, Sarah…
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How Can I Resist Pornography?
In this article Background – ‘The Why’ How Can I Resist Pornography? – Outline LOVE VERSUS FEAR Counsel Together Aaronic Priesthood Quorum Theme Young Women Theme Lesson Activity and Discussion Lesson Resources Quotes About Marital Intimacy Viewing pornography contributes to sexual crime Porn will make people treat women as objects Viewing pornography will corrupt your…
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Anonymous Questions
Anonymous Questions Whenever I am invited to speak or present a workshop, I provide the participants an opportunity to ask anonymous questions. It has been a valuable experience to hear the weighty, raw and real concerns of those who are struggling for answers. After presenting for five years now, the questions appear to have similar…
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Female Struggles With Porn And Masturbation
Anonymous Question Series: Q: “What is your advice to females who have watched pornography or masturbate?” A: The quick answer: Love yourself, be kind to yourself, retain the joy and beauty that is your sexuality, come out of hiding, and be confident in your struggle. Your question is important to me, one I am addressing in depth…
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Transparency in All Things
Anonymous Question Series: Q: If someone has watched pornography or masturbated in the past, do you feel they are obligated to tell their future spouse? Does it depend on how long ago it was? There are three concepts in this question that need to be answered: 1) transparency in relationships, 2) stigma/shame of sexual sins/behaviors, 3)…
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