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“Watching Porn Can Take Up The Whole Day”: The Reality of Sex & Porn Addiction

NOV 24, 202459 MIN
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“Watching Porn Can Take Up The Whole Day”: The Reality of Sex & Porn Addiction

NOV 24, 202459 MIN

Description

For years, Erica Garza struggled with sex and porn addiction - an addiction that had to reach rock bottom before she sought help. Now, Erica Garza is on a mission - she wants to take away the stigma and shame surrounding women who struggle with sex & porn addiction. 

How does a habit become an obsession...and an obsession turn into an addiction? And what does recovery look like? (spoiler alert: it doesn't have to mean giving up sex or porn). 

In this taboo-smashing conversation, Erica talks with guest host Naima Brown - and leaves no stone unturned. 

You can find Erica's website here.

If you're someone who's struggling with this sort of addiction, Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) can help. In Australia and in the US.

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Host & Executive Producer: Naima Brown

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures

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