How to Deal With an Online Porn Problem

If you or someone you know has an online porn problem, you need to get help in some way. People, usually men, can end up spending a large amount of money viewing pornography on the web. Online porn not only leads to financial troubles, but relationship problems as well.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

1. Bring up the problem gently. It is not necessary to be confrontational at first. Let the person know the reasons that you are concerned about the porn addiction.
2. Seek out professional help. Suggest a therapist or make an appointment to go to couple's therapy. If the online porn is causing problems in your relationship, it is important to get help and find out the possible root of the addiction.
3. Go for religious counseling. If you belong to a church, see if they can offer any help. A minister or other religious figure can help a porn addict break their addiction and show them the problems it is causing in their life.
4. Find an online group that can help. If the person is embarrassed about getting face-to-face help, recommend an online porn addiction counseling site. The person will be able to get help while remaining anonymous. Two sites that provide this service are E-counseling and XXX Ministry.
5. Stay firm. Let the person know that they need to get help and that you are not going to allow this behavior to continue.

Tips & Warnings

• If the porn addiction involves some type of illegal activity, seek out help right away. It may be a matter that needs to be handled by authorities.
• Not all online porn watchers are addicts who need help. Casual viewing is acceptable if it is done in an open way and does not go against the person's belief system.