Am I Addicted to Porn?
Wondering whether your relationship with porn has become a problem is something a lot of people quietly sit with, often for a long time, before ever searching for an answer. There's no shame in being here. Whatever your answers end up looking like, this is a safe, non-judgmental place to start.
Why this question is hard to sit with
Porn use carries a lot of stigma, which makes it hard to talk about honestly, even with yourself. It's common to minimise it ("it's not that bad") or catastrophise it ("something is seriously wrong with me"), when the reality for most people sits somewhere in between. There's no single "normal" amount, what matters more is whether it's affecting your life in ways you're not comfortable with.
Common signs worth paying attention to
Feeling unable to cut back
You've tried to stop or reduce it, and found it harder than expected.
Using it to cope
Reaching for it during stress, boredom, or difficult emotions, rather than out of genuine desire.
Guilt or shame afterwards
A pattern of regret that doesn't seem to change the behaviour long-term.
Secrecy
Feeling the need to hide it, even from a partner or people you're otherwise open with.
Impact on real-life connection
Noticing it's affecting a relationship, or your ability to feel present during intimacy.
Am I Addicted to Porn? Our Quiz
Trudy Jacobsen
Trudy Jacobsen is a highly experienced counsellor with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals and couples with her warm, grounded and outcome-driven approach. She is available for new clients for in-person appointments in Booval, Brisbane as well as online video appointments.
https://lifesupportscounselling.com.au/counsellors/trudy-jacobsen/
- Master of Social Work
- Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
- Member of the AASW
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Not Sure What Your Results Mean?
Whatever you answered, this quiz can't diagnose anything, only a counsellor or therapist can properly explore this with you. But it can be a useful, private prompt to reflect on where things actually stand.
How Counselling Can Help
A counsellor or sex therapist can help you understand what's driving your porn use, whether that's stress, habit, or something deeper, without judgment or shame. This might look like unpacking what it's actually meeting a need for, working through guilt that's kept you stuck rather than helped you change, or rebuilding intimacy and connection in a relationship it's affected. Life Supports can match you with a counsellor who's a genuine fit for what you're working through, in a completely confidential space.
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