How a former GB Olympian curbed his porn problem - and the signs and steps to recovery
Experts share the signs to look out for if you are worried about your porn use, and how to seek help.
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Notable Quotes
"You can't be the person who is trying to quit porn. You have to be someone who doesn't watch porn, and that takes a lot of work."
— Freddie Woodward , Athlete
"We know a lot of people have a problem with porn."
— Silva Neves , Academic
"The vast majority of clinicians now agree people can suffer from 'problematic porn use'."
— Campbell Ince , Academic
"Sexual behaviour that feels out of control, is causing significant distress, and despite repeated attempts to control it, they can't."
— Dr. Paula Hall , Academic
"It had been destroying my life from the inside out."
— Ore Oduba , Celebrity
Key People
Researcher at Monash University focused on problematic porn use.
Psychotherapist working at a porn addiction centre.
Former Team GB diver who struggled with porn addiction.
TV presenter who publicly addressed his long-standing porn addiction.
Sex and relationship psychotherapist discussing problematic porn use.
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Experts share the signs to look out for if you are worried about your porn use, and how to seek help.
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