To JD, I imagine you are a frequent P user if you will go through the time to post the other side to the “argument”.

First off, I am a Christian, so a non-Christian may find what I say to be biased, but here goes because as I am learning more about this addiction — and yes, it is an addiction — I want others to know more as well, albeit this is a short response.

I’m part of a fairly active porn addicts recovery forum (throughtheflame.org) and we have folks from all ages, all continents, and all beliefs (from eastern religions, to Christians, to atheists) and we are either struggling with P or have a SO struggling with P. I am of the former and I must say P is a very hard thing to quit. Very hard. I’m nearly 40 days sober, but I still have very very difficult urges.

For those who believe P may be fine and dandy if used in moderation or “responsibly” are most definitely deceiving themselves. It cannot be used responsibly and it is most definitely addicting. The chemicals released by the brain and the associations made with P literally re-wire our brains. Check out yourbrainonporn.com for starters. Next, read accounts about people trying to quit — or better yet — try to quit yourself. You’ll find you probably have a hard time going a few days or even a week without it.

But it is a fight that is worth it. For the above reasons in this excellent post, but for many more as well.

Pornography is not harmless as some may claim. Don’t let yourself be deceived.