How to Stop Looking at Pornography

A pornography addiction can be a serious matter, especially for someone living in a household with children. However, with time and determination it can be possible to overcome this addiction. Follow these simple steps and you can learn how to stop looking at pornography.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Seek help through a local church and/or self-help group. Many groups are available to help treat sexual addictions, with pornography being one of them.

2. Put a blocker on your computer. If you do not have the self-control to stop looking at pornography online, simply upload a "watch dog" blocker, which is software that will block your access to explicit, sexual material.

3. Keep your mind busy by indulging in books, music and movies. An idle mind will want to go look at porn; a busy mind will not have the time to think about pornographic material.

4. Find a productive, healthy outlet for pent-up sexual energies. Go to the gym, go for a run or go join the local YMCA to play some basketball. Doing something physical for an extended period of time will relieve stress and anxiety-and will take your mind off of looking at pornography.

5. See a psychologist if you have tried steps 1-4 and still have not experienced an improvement. Professional help will be the best route at this point and may offer some helpful suggestions on how to stop looking at pornography.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have an addiction to child pornography, seek professional help immediately. This is a serious problem and it is also against the law to view child porn or to have anything to do with the sexual exploitation of children.