Online porn addiction is growing at epidemic proportions. Online porn abuse permeates workplaces, homes and even classrooms. At its worst, online porn abuse can lead to tragic events, including violence. At best, it is a serious addiction that wastes time and like all addictions leads creates a need for re-supply as well as contributes to a sense of low self-esteem.
The renowned Kinsey Institute released a report with some pretty startling statistics about the expanding crisis. When participants were asked, “why do you use porn?” their answers were categorized as follows:
- 72% – said they used porn to masturbate for physical release
- 69% – used porn to sexually arouse themselves or others
- 54% – were curiosity seekers
- 43% – said because I can fantasize about things I would not necessarily want in real life
- 38% – to distract themselves
According to Reuters of Canada, 87% of university students are having sex over webcams, instant messages or the telephone. Queen’s University in Belfast conducted a survey of 350 businesses in the U.S. the U.K. and Australia. 28% of employees questioned said they had downloaded sexually explicit content from the web. The report further indicated that the larger the firm, the higher the percentage.
In May 2004, Businessweek Magazine posted a survey showing that 44% of U.S. workers with office access to the internet admitted to accessing X rated sites from the workplace. This compared to 40% of domestic users and 55% of university users. Statistics were compiled for the month of March 2004.
Is there any doubt that online pornography addiction and ensuing masturbation practices are out of control? From a personal standpoint, think about the amount of time invested in locating a suitable site. Think about the personal, legal and financial repercussions. Is this how you would want your children to spend their time? Isn’t there more to life than finding a new porn site online?
An Action Plan That Works
Unlike certain addictions, an online porn addiction is both treatable and curable. Like any rehabilitation therapy, it will mean change. The result will be a hopeful, positive personality in pursuit of a happy, productive lifestyle. If that sounds more appealing than spending countless hours masturbating and falling prey to online pornography, let’s see what is involved.
- Like any addict, you must admit that change will help lead to a healthier lifestyle.
- One way to begin the transition is to honestly evaluate the wasted time spent online in search of pornography every day.
- Now, allot this time to healthier pursuits that this time could be used to accomplish.
- Make a list of those healthy, productive pursuits. Don’t be bashful. Socialize more, make more money, travel, exercise make more friends are popular list items.
- Replace the time wasted searching for porn with time spent on your top priorities.
- Start slow, build confidence and stay committed. You will feel better about people around you and about yourself very quickly.
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