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Sep 2021
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#56 - On Porn and Sex Addictions (Part I...

Waheed Jensen
About this episode
This is part I of a 4-episode comprehensive series on understanding and overcoming porn and sex addictions. In this episode, we discuss what addiction is, from physiological, emotional and personal perspectives. We also look at the damaging effects of porn and the horrifying realities associated with the porn industry. Do I have a compulsive sexual behavio ... Show More
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