#57 - On Porn and Sex Addictions (Part II)

A Way Beyond the Rainbow

This is part II of a 4-episode comprehensive series on understanding and overcoming porn and sex addictions. In this episode, we discuss many practical techniques to help us demystify sexual triggers and overcome the urges of sexual "acting out".
How can I communicate with my "inner addict" and deconstruct my urges? How do mindfulness and conscious awareness exercises help me overcome my sexual triggers? What are some practical tools that can be used when I experience intense urges to watch porn or act out sexually? How can all of this be transformed into acts of worship? These and other questions are explored in this episode.
References used and resources mentioned in this episode:
- Breaking the Cycle: Free Yourself from Sex Addiction, Porn Obsession, and Shame by George Collins
- The Porn Pandemic: A Simple Guide To Understanding And Ending Pornography Addiction For Men by Andrew Ferebee
- The Easy Peasy Way to Quit Porn
- "Taking Your History" Questionnaire
- TED talk “A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit” by Judson Brewer
- Secrets of Divine Love: A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam by A. Helwa

Chapters

1. #57 - On Porn and Sex Addictions (Part II) (00:00:00)

2. Episode Introduction (00:00:39)

3. Your Inner Addict and Subpersonalities (00:04:12)

4. Using Mindfulness and Conscious Awareness (00:17:51)

5. Demystifying Our Triggers - Practical Techniques (00:33:27)

6. Transforming Your Temptations into Prayers (00:59:08)

7. Summary of Techniques and Affirmations (01:02:39)

8. Ending Remarks (01:09:23)