Pornography Addiction Counseling in Charlotte, NC

The Impact of Pornography Addiction

Struggling with compulsive pornography use? You’re not alone—6–8% of Americans experience this challenge, which can strain relationships, lower self-esteem, and even impact job security. Partners may feel betrayed, and some face serious consequences, including physical risks. The widespread accessibility of pornography, along with the rise of cybersex, can intensify addiction, with many spending over 10 hours per week online. If pornography is affecting your life, our Certified Sex Addiction Therapists offer a compassionate, confidential environment to help you regain control and build a healthier relationship with sex. Contact us today for support.

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Signs of Pornography Addiction

Seeking approval from others Masturbating to porn multiple times a day, to the point of injury

Seeking approval from others Watching porn when you are supposed to be watching the kids

Seeking approval from others Watching porn in dangerous situations, such as when driving, while using dangerous equipment, when drinking or using drugs

Seeking approval from others Watching porn when you are at work, which could lead to being fired

Seeking approval from others Watching porn when your partner is sleeping in the bed.

Seeking approval from others Lying about watching porn to your partner, causing mistrust and potentially jeopardizing the relationship

Seeking approval from others Watching porn when you need to do schoolwork, leading to poor grades/failing

Seeking approval from others Spending money on pornography, webcam services, and hookup apps.

Seeking approval from others Incurring legal action brought on by porn use

Seeking approval from others Continued porn use despite consequences and/or promises to stop

Seeking approval from others Increasing the amount of time spent on porn use

Seeking approval from others Significant periods of time (hours or days) lost to finding and viewing pornography

Seeking approval from others Needing to increase the intensity or type of sexual content viewed in order to get a fix

Seeking approval from others Lying and covering up the nature and extent of porn use

Seeking approval from others Anger or irritability if asked to stop

Seeking approval from others Loss of interest in sexual relationships with spouses or partners

Seeking approval from others Feeling alone or detached from others

Seeking approval from others Using drugs or alcohol in conjunction with porn

Seeking approval from others Objectifying strangers or viewing them as body parts rather than people

Seeking approval from others Escalation to using the internet for anonymous sexual hookups or to find prostitutes

Find Freedom from Pornography Addiction

Are you ready to live a fulfilling life free of pornography addiction? At Charlotte Counseling Associates, we help our sex addiction clients leave the shame behind and discover a healthy, new relationship with sex. We offer both individual and group counseling, and we can see individuals, in many cases, in the same week.

You do not have to go through it alone. Contact us today to start your journey to freedom from pornography addiction.

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Sex Addiction Screening Test

Still unsure if you have a sexual problem? Take this short Free Sexual Addiction Screening Test and receive instant results. If you score a “6” or higher, it is likely that you are suffering from sex addiction. But don’t worry - there is hope and help. Reach out today to schedule a meeting with one of our Certified Sex Addiction Therapists.

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