Welcome to our blog page. Here you will find a range of short articles about sex and pornography addiction and its impact on partners – and also on society. We aim to write at least two blogs a month. Some will be extracts from books written by Paula Hall, some are about news items that have recently been in the press. We also like to write about some of the controversies in sex and porn addiction as we’re aware of what a huge impact they can have on people struggling with this problem and also those of us that work in the field. Please do have a browse and if you find something that interests you, please do feel free to share with friends on social media as, or if, appropriate.
Porn & Sex Addiction Therapy Blog
April 2025
Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’, Porn Panic, and the Power of Lived Experience
Over the past few weeks, I’ve found myself repeatedly encouraged - some might say gently nagged - to share my thoughts on Netflix’s recent drama ‘Adolescence’. But for reasons I couldn’t quite put my finger on, I’ve resisted. Even now,...
March 2025
What is ‘Ethical Porn’?
Pornography is a multi-billion-dollar industry that has long been a topic of debate. Whilst some view it as a legitimate form of adult entertainment, others critique it for its ethical shortcomings, ranging from exploitative labour practices to concerns over consent...
February 2025
Porn Addiction Recovery with ‘The Dose Effect’
I recently finished reading The DOSE Effect by neuroscientist, TJ Power, a book that promises to share small, achievable habits designed to boost brain chemistry. I first became aware of it after seeing TJ speak in the media about the...
January 2025
CSBD/Sex & Porn Addiction in 2025: Is the picture any clearer?
CSBD (Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder) was accepted by WHO into the ICD-11 in 2019 and, since its inclusion, research has proliferated. This is perhaps in part due to the desire to resolve ongoing controversies around nomenclature and classification, but also...
December 2024
Sex addiction, partners & Christmas boozing: Why you should consider cutting down
The festive season is finally upon us and whilst this can be a time of enjoyment for many, for those struggling with sex addiction, it can bring about some challenging emotions and be a hot bed for triggers. Christmas often...
November 2024
A biopsychosocial view of sex and porn addiction
A summary of the disease model of addiction In our last blog, we discussed the advantages and disadvantages of the disease model of addiction in both chemical and behavioural addictions, including sex and porn. The primary advantage was how it...
