About this episode
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 thoughts Resources If you are ready to lose 25+ lbs. and make the “after” photo last forever, click to learn more about SLAE Online Coaching Kait's IG: @kaitannmichelle Kait's Youtube: KaitDoesPsych Maverick’s Instagram: @maverickonlinecoaching Maverick Online Coaching on Facebook: MOC FREE COMMUNITY SLAE on Instagram: @slaehormonesolutions Website 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.