Pornography Addiction Counseling in Maryland
Pornography addiction among Maryland residents takes many forms. Your own compulsion may be related to viewing online porn, sex-chats, OnlyFans, intimate AI companionship, or some combination of these digital outlets. Whatever the case may be, you have tried to take a break or quit altogether and have found it very challenging to do so. You’re not alone in this struggle, as each platform has been carefully designed by teams of developers to keep you from quitting. On top of it all, you may have mental health concerns in your life such as anxiety, stress, or depression that make porn seem like an effective escape from negative emotions. And while it can be an escape, the dopamine rush is absolutely temporary, and when used as a coping mechanism your habit can lead to addiction.
The good news, is that there is a way out of this vicious cycle. It comes from highly qualified pornography therapists who serve the MD area on a virtual network that you can access confidentially from anywhere and at a time of your choosing. Click or tap this link to schedule a FREE assessment and to book your first telehealth or online counseling session. You can also call the number below to connect to a Kindbridge care coordinator right away.
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Background of Pornography in Maryland
Is Porn Legal in Maryland?
Pornography is legal in Maryland.
However, at press (May 2025) House Bill (HB) 394 awaits passing at the House and then the Senate before being passed into law. The proposed legislation would require online distributors of pornographic content to verify the legal age of users, similar to regulations already in place for brick-and-mortar retailers in the Maryland area. Verification would span beyond the simple “Are You of Legal Age?” YES/NO prompt. Instead, users would need to upload identification issued by the state of Maryland.
If HB 394 passes, Maryland will likely be blocked by the world’s largest pornography portal – PornHub – who has taken a stance against similar legislation across other U.S. states. Bookmark this page for updates to Maryland law regarding online pornography.
Porn Addiction Statistics in Maryland
Do you feel isolated and alone in your struggle to stop (or just take a break) from pornography? You’re not. In a state with more than 6.2 million residents, the number of people who are experiencing the same compulsive behavior is growing with the rise of online pornography. Both men and women in addition to young Marylanders join the rest of the United States in sharing the following statistics:
- Median consumption rates of porn are 74.5% among men and 58% among women (source)
- 9% of porn consumers are unable to stop on their own (source)
11% of American men and 3% of women self-report that they are addicted to pornography (source) - More than 30% of surveyed companies have terminated employees for inappropriate use of the Internet, including porn consumption (source)
- 93% of males and 62% of females are exposed to online pornography during their teenage years (source)
- More than 50% of teenagers who have had prior exposure to porn exhibit high-risk sexual behaviors (source)
Virtual Porn Addiction Therapy Near You in Maryland
Kindbridge Behavioral Health provides counseling in a confidential and convenient virtual environment that is easily accessible whether you’re in Baltimore, Columbia, Silver Spring, Ellicott City, Germantown, Dundalk, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Ocean City, or anywhere else in the Free State. Our therapists specialize in treating hyper-sexuality disorders in addition to cooccurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, and more. Given that there may be a combination of factors that contribute to your pornography addiction, treatment will likely involve a multi-disciplinary approach. This approach may include one-on-one therapy and participation to support groups depending upon what you’re comfortable with. A qualified therapist is ready for your contact to help you stop watching porn, either permanently, or until you’re ready to do so responsibly.
Porn Addiction Therapy for Couples in Maryland
Problematic use of pornography often impacts more than the individual, but their partner too. In addition to individualized porn addiction therapy, Kindbridge offers couples counseling to Maryland residents.
