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Good choice! A few things to keep in mind.....

-Don't 'test' things out if you are quitting everything for reasons of PIED (porn induced erectile dysfunction). Quit and let things take their course, and put it out of your mind. Many people relapse because they get tempted to see if things are improving.

-Don't rely on willpower alone. You're addicted because your willpower is not sufficient to stop. Scroll through the forums and read advice from guys who've been through this before. You MUST quit, and replace. Find better habits to add to your life, and make some roadblocks that will make it hard for you to get back to a source of porn. It will ensure that you have something to do if you get tempted, and if you decide to go back to porn, you have something in your way (porn blockers, switching to flip phones, accountability partners....spending time away from home, putting your computer in a public place and leaving it there).

- Its probably not a bad idea to get your significant other involved. Honesty is usually the best policy.

- This stuff really works, but it takes time. I went from not being able to get it up anymore, even alone, to Rockstar status. I didn't think it was possible!

- The first few weeks are the hardest. Eventually it gets easier to avoid urges though. Be patient, and persistent.

Say hi if you need any advice!

 

I'm married, too! I honestly think the fight against PMO is easier (at least for me!) if you have someone you do it for. Great to have you here! All the best!