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
October 2024
Is porn addiction a brain disease?
We’ve come a long way since addiction as a ‘chronic brain disease’ was the general consensus, and in 2024, research is continuing to look at the broader picture and acknowledge that addiction is far more complex than a biological illness....
October 2024
Love Addiction
If you thought the questions and confusion surrounding whether sex can be addictive was unclear, it is even more the case when it comes to love addiction. Since the inclusion of CSBD (Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder) in ICD-11, research into...
August 2024
Why can’t I stop watching porn?
Insights from the new BACP Addictions Competence Framework by Dr Paula Hall Why can’t I just stop is a common question from people who feel their sexual behaviours are an addiction. Whether that’s watching porn or visiting sex workers or...
July 2024
Reflections on new research in Porn and Sex Addiction
by Dr Paula Hall What’s the latest research on porn addiction and sex addiction? I have just returned from the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Addictions (ISSBA) annual conference and I’m buzzing with new information, insights and inspiration....
June 2024
How to beat porn and sex addiction with an “attitude of gratitude” – Part Two
Welcome back to our 2-part blog series on practicing gratitude in porn and sex addiction recovery. Last month, we looked at the benefits of practicing an attitude of gratitude as well as the relationship between gratitude and reward in sex...
May 2024
How to beat porn and sex addiction with an “attitude of gratitude” – Part One
Benefits of practicing gratitude when struggling with sex addiction Before we dive in to exploring the power of gratitude in sex/porn addiction recovery, I want to briefly introduce myself and let you know a little bit more about your author....
