It’s that time of year when many of us take an honest assessment of our lives – the good, the bad and the ugly – with the intention of becoming a better and happier version of ourselves. In this post, I’m going to break down 5 keys you need to overcome pornography addiction and make this the year you break free and keep that freedom long term!
COVID-19: Why It’s Important While Self Distancing To Also Distance Ourselves From Pornography Use And Other Dangerous Habits That Harm Mental Health
Watch this video for a short reminder on why it’s important as we practice self distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19 we also distance ourselves from dangerous habits that can compromise our psycho emotional well being during these challenging times.
Why Screening For STDs May be A Good Idea If You Discover Your Spouse Is Addicted To Porn
These days, couples can face a multitude of challenges. These can range from the standard stress of a relationship to things that are much more severe, such as sexual deviancy. While you may want to trust your spouse to stay faithful to you, there may some warning signs that things are amiss. One element that …
“I’m Not Addicted!” How to Get Your Spouse to Realize the Truth of Porn Addiction
Now that pornography has become mainstream and widely accepted, it’s never been harder to avoid it in our lives. Unfortunately, the act of viewing porn can be such a tempting behavior that it’s extremely easy to become dependent on it. Just because something is popular doesn’t mean that it’s right, and porn has a nasty …
Is it Me? – How Sexual Betrayal Can Impact Your Self-Esteem
When you’re in a relationship, it’s crucial that you and your partner have each other’s interests in mind. It takes a lot of trust and loyalty to make it work, which is why it can be so devastating when you experience betrayal. When this betrayal manifests itself sexually, whether it’s cheating or watching pornography, it …
It’s Getting Worse: Understanding the Trends in Technology that Make Porn a Threat to Mental Health.
If you’ve struggled with Pornography addiction, you know the damaging effects it can have on your mental health. While technology increased the occurrence of pornography addiction through the accessibility of the internet, there are advances being made in technology that make this access easier and pose a greater threat to mental health. Today we’re going …
Why Can’t I Ever Forget? Understanding PTSD And Sexual Betrayal
One of the most devastating things that can happen in a relationship is sexual betrayal. Whether it’s infidelity through cheating or something else like porn addiction, the impacts of these actions can have a profound and long-lasting effect on both of you. Today we wanted to take a moment to understand how sexual betrayal can …
8 Ways To Keep Sober In The Month Of Ramadan
Brs. Javed, David and Brighstars members of the Purify Your Gaze community share with us a compiliation of their best tips to stay sober in the month of Ramadan A warm Ramadan Mubarak to all of our readers. May Allah (SWT) accept each of our deeds and grant us forgiveness during this holy month. Ramadan …
6 Signs Of Emotional Immaturity That Impact Recovery From Porn And Sex Addiction
The “dry drunk” syndrome, discovered in Alcoholics Anonymous, applies to other addictions, including pornography and sex addiction. At the “dry drunk” level, all you are focused on is abstinence and changing the outside without giving consideration what is on the inside that needs to change. Real recovery work begins when you begin to investigate the …
Why It’s A Bad Idea To Regularly Watch Pornography Before Marriage
Being single in today’s day and age where love is always in the air, and sexual promiscuity is spreading around it is even more challenging to protect one’s sense of modesty and to be mindful of Allah SWT. A lot of single Muslims have the perception and rationale that watching pornography or engaging in cybersex …
How Malik Made Space For His Emotions After Years Of Struggling With Shame And Porn Addiction
After a long hiatus from recovery, Malik (name changed for privacy) a Purify Your Gaze member, shares his breakthrough in the area of having a healthy relationship with one’s emotions on his first Sobriety Mastermind meeting he attended. Here are his realizations: “I just got off my first Sobriety Mastermind call. I am so grateful …