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Jul 2022
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86. When Pornography Becomes a Problem w...

Amber Dalsin
About this episode

Have you ever wondered “why would my partner rather watch porn than be with me?”, or maybe you’ve started to think your pornography use is becoming excessive and aren’t sure how to stop? If you relate to either of these things, this podcast is worth a listen. 


In this podcast we discuss:

Factors leading to compulsive pornography use

The impact of pornography of relationships

What to do if you think you may have a problem with pornography

Tips to make quitting pornography easier

Healing as a couple after betrayal 


Wendy Maltz is an internationally recognized psychotherapist, sex therapist, and expert on healthy sexuality and sexual recovery. 


This podcast is for informational purposes only. 

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