It’s a common enough story, and it goes something like this:
You’re helplessly staring at the clock as yet another deadline looms.
Your stomach is squirming with anxiety as if a nest of vipers has taken up residents.
You’re dreading yet another frosty glare on your boss’s face for breaking another promise that you’ll hand in your work on time.
Dejectedly, you slump onto your home office chair with the best intentions to finally get started.
But that’s when the real problem starts.
Because the moment your butt hits the chair, that little tantalising voice in the back of your head starts whispering:
“Go on, just have a little peak at PornHub. It’s been ages, and you deserve a treat now and then. Besides, what harm can it do?”
“No, no, no! That’s what got me in trouble the last time”, you protest angrily.
You straighten up your back, crack your knuckles and get a steely look that Captain America would be proud of on your face.
“Right, let’s get this done!”
Unfortunately, that’s a game that most of us lose, right?
Because that coaxing little voice can quickly become a screeching howl that demands we drop everything RIGHT NOW and get straight on PornHub.
But here’s the interesting thing about the causes of porn addiction:
The derailment of your good intentions to crack on with your work wasn’t your fault.
More often than not, you were unaware of the internal battle against the most common causes of porn addiction.
In this post, you’re going to discover the 48 little-known causes of porn addiction to build up a picture of your porn triggers. As a result, you’ll know exactly what you need to avoid to minimise the risk of being tempted by porn ever again!
But, before we get to that…
Want to play a quick game called Spot the Trigger?
Here’s how spot the trigger works:
I’d like you to read through the intro again and see how many triggers you can find.
Don’t worry; it won’t take you more than three minutes.
Plus, this simple exercise will power up your awareness so that you can quickly discover your causes of porn addiction later in the post.
Are you game?
Drum roll please! It's time to play another round of spot the trigger.
Have you got your answer ready?
Tut, tut, if you skipped ahead and peaked at the answers below, you are no fun! :-)
Believe it or not, there were four porn triggers:
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Stress - the feeling in the stomach like a family of vipers
Conflict - the frosty disapproval on the boss’s face
Reward - it’s been ages, and you deserve a treat.
Environmental - the butt hitting the desk chair.
The butt hitting the desk chair?
Seriously, people struggling to break free of a porn addiction often don’t make the connection that their environment is a massive trigger. You see, our brains develop unconscious associations when we’re sitting down to watch porn.
For example, suppose you usually watch porn on your mobile while sitting on your living room sofa. Basically, your brain can become conditioned to rub its metaphorical hands together in eager anticipation whenever you sit on your couch because you unconsciously think you’re preparing for an epic porn-viewing session. In other words, sitting on your sofa and the surroundings have become a huge trigger.
Put simply, getting to grips with the causes of porn addiction is a significant step towards long-term recovery.
Why?
Knowing your triggers can help you avoid them, deactivate them using a super-simple strategy called a reaction sequence, and take action to reduce the risk of being triggered in the future.
Are you ready to discover your porn triggers?
I thought so, let’s go!
Revealing the 9 Porn Trigger Catagories
Set yourself free from the causes of porn addiction
In my course, The Freedom Formula: How to Conquer Porn Addiction - Fast, I walk my students through the 48 most commonly reported porn triggers.
These 48 causes of porn addiction can be broken down into nine categories:
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Emotional
Behavioural
Psychological
Physical
Stimulants
Rituals/environment
Media
Fantasies
Relationships.
Before we go through the entire list of porn triggers, I’d like you to try an exercise that will skyrocket your results.
Super-simple Exercise to Discover Your Porn Triggers.
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Grab yourself something to take notes
I encourage you to review the porn trigger list. And evaluate the intensity of the trigger on a scale from 1 to 10* during the previous two weeks.
Write down any triggers that are at a >= level 7 on the scale, including their level of intensity, as you’ll be using this information later to gain mastery over your triggers.
* How to use the Scale
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If you entered a 1 on the scale, then this would be the equivalent of stating that “this trigger has not resulted in viewing porn and/or masturbating.”
If you entered a 5 on the scale, then this would be the equivalent of stating that “this trigger has increased the probability of viewing porn and/or masturbating.”
If you entered a 10 on the scale, then this would be the equivalent of stating that “this trigger resulted in viewing porn and/or masturbating.”
Are you ready to regain control by discovering the causes of porn addiction?
Causes of Porn Addiction Category 1: Emotional
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Boredom
Anxiety
Stress/Fear
Depression
Frustration/Anger/Failure/Disappointment/Rejection
Loneliness
Comfort
Sadness
Causes of Porn Addiction Category 2: Behavioral
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Self-soothing
Reward
Overconfidence
Procrastination/Laziness/Idleness
Self-Centeredness/Jealousy
Coping with a bad day
Attempting to lighten the mood
Causes of Porn Addiction Category 3: Psychological
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Negative self-talk
Low self-esteem
Over-confidence
Causes of Porn Addiction Category 4: Physical
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Tired/Lack of Sleep/Insomnia/Going to bed late/Warm Blankets
Hot Showers
Nocturnal or morning erections
Junk Food/Beef/Spicy Foods/Ginger/Garlic
A full bladder or bowel
Tight clothing or comfortable clothing
Touching or teasing the genitals
Masturbation
Sex toys
Before we move on to the causes of porn addiction, category 5:
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Causes of Porn Addiction Category 5: Stimulus
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Smoking, narcotics, and weed
Drinking alcohol
Causes of Porn Addiction Category 6: Ritual/Environmental
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Home alone after a night out
Home alone when everyone else has gone to bed or when they are out
Sitting down at your computer
Sitting down with your phone or tablet
Spare or empty time
Popular websites*
* Popular websites may not be porn specific. For instance, have you developed a pattern of checking the football scores before going onto a porn site?
Causes of Porn Addiction Category 7: Media
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Social media/technology
Popular websites
Playing video games without a break
Erotic literature, games, or TV shows
Causes of Porn Addiction Category 8: Fantasy
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Fetishes
Sexual fantasy
Celebrities or Instagram models
Escorts, massages
Porn Flashbacks
Seeing attractive women/men
Causes of Porn Addiction Category 9: Relationships
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After an argument
Partnered sex due to the Chaser Effect*
Rejection
* The Chaser Effect is where you want to consume more porn after masturbation or partnered sex. It’s one of the primary causes of porn addiction, as the chaser effect often results in a porn binge after a relapse. In essence, the chaser effect is about chasing down another Dopamine hit.
NOTE:
While the above is a comprehensive list of causes of porn addiction, I would like you also to jot down any triggers that weren’t included, as you’ll most likely have triggers that are personal to you.
Congratulations!
You’ve just taken another giant step forward in your porn-quitting efforts.
If you’re reading this post because you’re following my 7-Day Porn Quitting Challenge, then make sure you hold onto your notes from this post, as I’ll be walking you through a reliable strategy for gaining mastery over your triggers using Reaction Sequences on day 4.
Empowering Yourself: Getting to Grips with Your Porn Triggers.
10x your recovery by understanding the causes of porn addiction
In conclusion, discovering the causes of porn addiction is crucial to long-term recovery.
By identifying your triggers, you can effectively avoid and deactivate them, reducing the risk of being tempted by porn in the future.
In this blog post, we explored the 48 little-known causes of porn addiction, categorized into nine distinct categories: emotional, behavioural, psychological, physical, stimulants, rituals/environment, media, fantasies, and relationships.
But knowledge alone is not enough. To conquer porn addiction and experience lasting change, you need actionable strategies and proven methods.
And so, I invite you to enrol in my course, The FreedomFormula: How to Conquer Porn Addiction - Fast. This transformational blueprint will guide you step-by-step towards long-term recovery, providing effective habits, strategies, and tools to make quitting porn a straightforward and natural process.
By joining the course, you'll gain access to invaluable benefits such as setting yourself up for long-term recovery, uncovering the secrets to success, mastering your triggers with a simple yet effective strategy, and forging a new identity driven by purpose and freedom from the crushing grip of porn addiction.
In The FreedomFormula, we'll go beyond theory and dive into practical exercises that will skyrocket your progress.
You'll learn to take notes, evaluate trigger intensities, and develop a personalized reaction sequence to regain control over your triggers.
This course is about empowering you with the knowledge and tools you need to break free from the endless cycle of addiction.
So, my friend, don't settle for temporary solutions or let porn hold you back. Take charge of your life, reclaim your freedom, and enter a future filled with joy, fulfillment, and healthy connections.
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Remember, you're not alone in this. I'll be there with you every step of the way, cheering you on and providing the guidance and support you need.
Together, we can conquer porn addiction and create a brighter, more fulfilling future.
Now, it's time to take action. Choose to invest in yourself and your well-being. Choose to break free from the chains of porn addiction. Choose to live a life that's genuinely yours.
The journey starts now. Are you ready? Let's do this!
