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
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
2024
How many men are addicted to porn – latest research
New research has just been published by those clever people at the International Sex Survey. You may remember that I blogged about the International Sex Survey about 6 months ago when they published their first paper showing that 5% of...
