There is plenty of debate in the medical world as to whether or not someone can be addicted to pornography. That being said, according to a 2019 article published in the National Library of Medicine, up to 6% of Americans have hypersexuality disorder, which is directly tied to the viewing of porn. This represents more than 12.5 million individuals.
There is no formal definition of porn addiction. However, if you can answer ‘yes’ to any of the following three questions, there’s good chance you may be afflicted.
- Do you spend 10 or more hours a week watching pornography?
- Has viewing porn ever negatively affected any of your relationships?
- Do you find yourself putting off important responsibilities in order to watch porn?
Perhaps due to the taboo nature of porn, there simply isn’t enough professional support for porn addiction. The vast majority of those who struggle with porn addiction will never seek treatment. We want to change that for the better. Here are three porn addiction helplines that are free and anonymous, available for anyone seeking help or support. Call today.
Addiction Experts
Call us anytime at 855-945-4310 to reach a behavioral health specialist who can provide counseling, information, and resources for porn addiction treatment. You may also visit our homepage where you’ll find access to a wealth of more info, including an option to have a specialist call you directly.
SAA
Sex Addicts Anonymous is based on the structure of Alcoholics Anonymous, except the focus is on sexual disorders. It’s a free system of meetings and support. Although not a helpline, call 800-477-8191 to reach SAA directly and someone will help you. Or, click here to visit the website which offers a meeting locator and more.
SAMHSA Helpline
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration offers a 24/7 helpline for those seeking help with any mental disorder, including but not limited to porn addiction. Call 800-662-4357 to reach a trained professional who can offer guidance, references and referrals. Or, click here to visit the SAMHSA helpline website.
