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A Day in the Life of a Porn Addict
A Day in the Life of a Porn Addict
Living it is hard, but putting it into words is devastating.
James M. Costa
Oct 9, 2020
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The 10 Substitutes of Porn that You Should Avoid at All Costs
The 10 Substitutes of Porn that You Should Avoid at All Costs
Are you familiar with all of them?
James M. Costa
Feb 5, 2024
What Exactly Is Porn, Anyway?
What Exactly Is Porn, Anyway?
A deconstruction of the drug that’s kept me hooked for more than fifteen years.
James M. Costa
Jun 5, 2023
Solving the Mystery of My Red Penis
Solving the Mystery of My Red Penis
Sometimes self-care means pulling down your pants in front of a team of scrutinizing eyes.
James M. Costa
Nov 3, 2020
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My Life Will Never Be a Porno
My Life Will Never Be a Porno
Despite all those years I lost to porn addiction.
James M. Costa
Sep 2, 2024
The Day I Lost My Virginity
The Day I Lost My Virginity
A happy ending to a never-ending story.
James M. Costa
Jul 1, 2024
Frequently Asked Questions about Porn Addiction
Frequently Asked Questions about Porn Addiction
The ultimate reference for those of you trying to quit porn for the first time.
James M. Costa
May 29, 2024
The Boy That Would Only Play with Himself
The Boy That Would Only Play with Himself
A story of social anxiety, porn addiction, and other fun things.
James M. Costa
May 7, 2024
The Porn Emergency Response Plan
The Porn Emergency Response Plan
Your safety card to prevent relapses.
James M. Costa
Apr 1, 2024
The Porn Addiction Comedy Special
The Porn Addiction Comedy Special
Irreverent comedian James Costa jokes about his struggles with pornography.
James M. Costa
Mar 4, 2024
Story of a Relapse
Story of a Relapse
Reliving the nightmare that put an end to my six-month streak free of porn.
James M. Costa
Dec 4, 2023
A Letter to Porn
A Letter to Porn
Breaking free after eighteen years in an abusive relationship.
James M. Costa
Nov 6, 2023
Exiting Spectator Mode
Exiting Spectator Mode
How to stop being a watcher and become a doer instead.
James M. Costa
Oct 2, 2023
How to Overcome Your Erectile Dysfunction
How to Overcome Your Erectile Dysfunction
The advice that helped me rise above my erection problems to find joy in sex.
James M. Costa
Sep 4, 2023
The Sweet Smell of Success
The Sweet Smell of Success
How to truly become successful in your battle against porn addiction.
James M. Costa
Aug 7, 2023
Remember Life Before Porn?
Remember Life Before Porn?
Wasn’t the grass greener, the flowers prettier, and teenage boys hornier?
James M. Costa
Jul 3, 2023
The Day I Didn’t Lose My Virginity
The Day I Didn’t Lose My Virginity
Not every great story needs to have a happy ending.
James M. Costa
May 1, 2023
Porn Addiction is a Lie
Porn Addiction is a Lie
A lie, after a lie, after a lie…until you don’t even remember what the truth is anymore.
James M. Costa
Apr 3, 2023
7 and a Half Selfish Reasons to Stop Watching Porn
7 and a Half Selfish Reasons to Stop Watching Porn
Count with me!
James M. Costa
Mar 6, 2023
Portrait of a Porn Addict
Portrait of a Porn Addict
Do you fit any of the stereotypes of porn addiction?
James M. Costa
Feb 6, 2023
Killing Baby Hitler
Killing Baby Hitler
How to win the battle against porn addiction before it turns into a war.
James M. Costa
Jan 2, 2023
Deleted Scene
Deleted Scene
The conversation about porn and sex that I wish my dad and I once had.
James M. Costa
Dec 5, 2022
To All the Girls I Met on Tinder
To All the Girls I Met on Tinder
Finding the good in casual dating without melting down in the process.
James M. Costa
Nov 7, 2022
Inside the Mind of a Porn Addict
Inside the Mind of a Porn Addict
A glimpse of the process that keeps me binge-watching porn for hours on end.
James M. Costa
Oct 3, 2022
To Fap or Not to Fap
To Fap or Not to Fap
Is NoFap really the solution to your problems?
James M. Costa
Sep 5, 2022
All the Roads That Lead to Porn
All the Roads That Lead to Porn
There’s no better way to overcome your porn addiction than to become familiar with your triggers.
James M. Costa
Aug 1, 2022
A Hot Dog and Other Ways to Find Accountability
A Hot Dog and Other Ways to Find Accountability
If you’ve been struggling to quit porn by yourself, this might be the piece of the puzzle you’ve been missing.
James M. Costa
Jul 4, 2022
How to Enjoy Sex in 1,406 Easy Steps
How to Enjoy Sex in 1,406 Easy Steps
From porn addiction, to erectile dysfunction, to success: a complete guide for the slow learner.
James M. Costa
Jun 6, 2022
The Day That My Addiction to Porn Hit Rock Bottom
The Day That My Addiction to Porn Hit Rock Bottom
Sometimes you don’t realize how bad your addiction is until it’s already too late.
James M. Costa
May 2, 2022
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