Pornography Addiction Treatment & Counseling in Virginia
Have you been unable to control your use of online pornography? Have you attempted to take a break multiple times, only to return to the seductive images on the screen of your laptop or phone? You may even justify these unsuccessful attempts to abstain by rationalizing porn as a reward for a long day of work or study, or to help cope of anxiety and stress related to other issues in your life. But in the end, when the tension has been released and the screen has been powered down you’re left feeling ashamed. The shame is not because you’ve watched porn (which can be a healthy sexual experience) but because you simply can’t control the urge to do so, even though it has had a negative impact on aspects of your life. Like with thousands of others who are going through the same thing in Virginia, you may find that you’re not interested in forming emotional and/or sexual connections with “real” people. You may be spending less time enjoying other activities (outdoor recreation, etc.) that were once important to you. You may have let relationships with friends, family, and loved ones slip as you slip further into the embrace of virtual sex. The good news, however, is that you now realize that you need help. You have come online in search of pornography addiction treatment and counseling that is available to you as a resident of Virginia. Kindbridge is here for you. Our therapists specialize in the helping clients end behaviors relating to all of the following:
- Unhealthy consumption of sexually explicit content (print and digital)
- Unhealthy cybersex and concerning relationships with OnlyFans content creators (view more)
- Excessive masturbation (how much is too much)
- Cooccurring issues such as unhealthy intercourse (w/sex workers, etc.), problem gambling, unhealthy gaming, and substance abuse.
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(Virginia Residents)
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Background of Pornography in Virginia
Is Porn Legal in Virginia?
Pornography is legal in Virginia. However, VA SB 1515 went into effect on July 1, 2023. SB 1515 stipulates that pornographic websites and apps must implement age verification protocols to prevent minors from accessing sexually explicit content. This requires residents to upload proof of age, such as a state issued driver’s license, a federally recognized passport, and presumably the new Real ID that has been mandated for domestic airline travel under the new presidential administration.
In response to what they see as a violation of Free Speech, the world’s largest porn site, PornHob, blocks access to residents on a Virginia based IP address. Although, residents can easily subvert the blockade using a VPN. Meanwhile, it is reported that among the 65 porn sites which promote access to VA residents, only 10 comply with SB 1515.
Porn Addiction Statistics in Virginia
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 8.8 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 Virginians 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)
Online Porn Addiction Counseling Near You in Virginia
Kindbridge Behavioral Health provides counseling in a confidential and convenient virtual environment that is easily accessible whether you’re in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Arlington, Richmond, Norfolk, Newport News; Alexandria; Hampton; Suffolk, or anywhere else in the Old Dominion. Our pornography therapists specialize in treating hyper-sexuality disorders in addition to cooccurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, 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 Virginia
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 Virginia residents.
