EP88: The Impact of Porn on Relationships

In this episode, Kait and I discuss the negative impacts of pornography on relationships and personal well-being. We talk about why porn can make it harder to connect with your partner and why it has no place in a fulfilling relationship. I also share my personal experiences with porn addiction and how it affected my life, my mental health, and my relationships.In this episode, we discuss: [00:00] Intro[00:55] Mav’s stance on porn[03:06] Arguments some men use to justify porn[04:14] Advice for men who feel that sex is a need but struggle with rejection[06:28] Posturing in men and women[08:48] Do men date women of a certain caliber to reflect their status[13:34] How to overcome resentment from unmet relationship expectations[15:48] How porn can escalate to more harmful behaviors[16:49] Curating a healthy digital and social media environment[18:04] How isolation in the digital age worsens intimacy issues[19:34] Sex vs. intimacy[22:35] How negative self-perception stops people from seeking intimacy[24:04] Mav’s journey of self-discovery and healing[27:40] How shattered assumptions lead to growth and change[31:53] How Mav navigated past behaviors in his recovery[35:54] Mav’s life now[39:32] Sexual behaviors and roles are learned from observation[41:36] Kait noticed Mav had trouble trusting people[44:21] Mutual growth and understanding in Kait and Mav’s relationship[48:25] How porn or social media hurts relationship intimacy[51:57] How porn can lead to physical infidelity[54:51] Impacts of normalizing platforms like OnlyFans[56:06] Importance of setting personal standards and self-respect[59:33] Importance of staying true to your own values[1:02:12] How Mav closed the gap between his persona and true self[1:04:52] Final thoughtsResources If you are ready to lose 25+ lbs. and make the “after” photo last forever, click to learn more about SLAE Online CoachingKait's IG: @kaitannmichelleKait's Youtube: KaitDoesPsychMaverick’s Instagram: @maverickonlinecoachingMaverick Online Coaching on Facebook: MOC FREE COMMUNITYSLAE on Instagram: @slaehormonesolutionsWebsite for SLAE Hormone Solution: https://slaehormonesolutions.com/ Website for Maverick Online Coaching: https://maverickonlinecoaching.net/coaching Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.