Pornography is EXTREMELY dangerous to your Relationship

This episode is sponsored by “corn.” Alright, someone warned me that if I say the p-word this clip might get pulled, so from here on out we’ll call watching naked women online “corn.” Welcome to the corn conversation: you need to quit consuming corn. What are you doing? Nothing? Listen—I’m joking, but the issue itself is far from funny. The reality is I struggled with this habit for years, and I’m speaking up because it’s harmful. It wrecks relationships and reprograms your brain. It trains you to view women as objects for your gratification and alters the hormonal signals that tell you what turns you on. One reason you may feel less attracted to your wife is that you’ve saturated your mind with images of other women and formed unrealistic expectations about how women should look or behave. None of that is genuine, and none of it reflects real intimacy. You might be thinking it’s harmless—“it’s just videos; she won’t know”—but you’re mistaken. It does hurt her, because it’s not merely content: it creates a path, a pattern, a mindset that corrodes connection. Many of you have wives who are pleading for more physical intimacy, closeness, and emotional connection, yet you retreat to those videos behind closed doors because vulnerability scares you. It’s easier to get off that way than risk possible rejection. Hear me: when she discovers you’ve been watching that stuff while asking for more from you, it will break her—she’s not overreacting; this is direct cause and effect. My counsel is straightforward: stop now. Do what I did years ago when my friend Paul confronted me and told me to quit; I listened. I wanted to be a man of integrity, to act rightly when nobody was watching, and to be someone my wife could trust. I wanted her to be my standard of beauty and my gaze to be solely for her. I also claimed a Christian identity, and if any of this resonates with you, I challenge you to quit as well. Is it difficult? Yes—that’s not a joke. Am I still tempted? Of course. But I know how rich a relationship can be without that poison, and I won’t risk it for a few meaningless images.

If you recognize this in yourself, know that change is possible and there are concrete steps you can take. Below are practical actions, communication tips, and resources to help you stop the habit, repair trust, and rebuild intimacy.

Signs that “corn” is a problem:

• Spending large amounts of time viewing despite wanting to cut back.
• Secrecy, guilt, or hiding history and devices from your partner.
• Less sexual interest or arousal with your partner, or unrealistic expectations about sex.
• Using corn to escape stress, loneliness, boredom, or uncomfortable emotions.
• Interference with work, sleep, or daily responsibilities.

Practical steps to quit and rewire habits:

• Self-assess and set a clear goal: define what “quit” or “reduce” means for you and pick measurable steps.
• Remove immediate access: delete apps, clear browser history, use website blockers and content filters, put devices in shared spaces at night.
• Create friction: add steps between urge and action (e.g., lock your bedroom door, require a passcode you don’t know).
• Replace the habit loop: plan alternative activities for high-risk times—exercise, call a friend, take a walk, read, pray, or journal.
• Use urge-management techniques: delay (wait 15–30 minutes), urge-surfing and mindful breathing, and identify emotional triggers before they escalate.
• Build a daily routine that improves sleep, nutrition, and exercise—physical health supports self-control.
• Track progress and celebrate small wins; setbacks can happen—view them as data, not identity.

How to talk with your partner and rebuild trust:

• Choose the right timing: be honest, calm, and prepared to take full responsibility without blaming them.
• Own the behavior, express remorse, and explain what steps you’re committing to change (specific actions, not just promises).
• Offer transparency and accountability that she’s comfortable with—this might mean shared app checks, accountability software, or regular check-ins.
• Ask for and listen to her feelings; healing takes time and consistent actions, not a single apology.
• Consider couples therapy to rebuild communication and safety if the discovery has caused deep hurt.

Professional and community resources:

• See a licensed therapist who specializes in compulsive sexual behavior, addiction, or relationship therapy—CBT and behavioral approaches are commonly used.
• Consider support groups (e.g., Sex Addicts Anonymous, Sexaholics Anonymous, faith-based recovery groups) for accountability and peer support.
• Explore educational resources to understand how habit, dopamine, and conditioning work (look for reputable, evidence-informed sources).
• If you have faith commitments, pastoral counseling or faith-based accountability groups can be a meaningful supplement.
• If illegal content or behaviors are involved, stop immediately and seek professional and legal guidance—this is a serious issue that requires prompt action.

What to expect and how to stay committed:

• Neuroplasticity takes time—sexual tastes and habitual responses can shift, but it often requires weeks to months of consistent practice.
• Relapse is common; plan for it with a clear response: acknowledge it, analyze triggers, recommit to recovery, and reach out for help rather than hiding it.
• Be patient with yourself and your partner. Real intimacy grows through vulnerability, consistent behavior, and time spent connecting outside of sexual performance—talking, shared activities, and emotional availability.

Final note: quitting corn isn’t just about stopping a behavior; it’s about choosing the kind of partner and person you want to be. Take practical steps, seek support, and be the kind of man whose gaze, actions, and commitments match his words. If you want, start today: delete one app, put your phone on a charger outside your bedroom, and tell one trusted person about your plan for accountability.

Practical Steps for Couples to Recover Trust and Reconnect

Agree on a 48-hour transparency window immediately after disclosure: pause accusations, stay reachable, share a simple checklist of what each partner will do (who will remove apps, who will change passwords, who will hold off on major decisions). Write the checklist and timestamp it so both partners have the same expectations.

Create a written behavior pact with clear limits and time frames: list prohibited behaviors (specific sites, private browsing, secret accounts), set an initial commitment period of 30 days, and define one measurable consequence for a breach. Revisit and revise the pact at the end of the initial period.

Deploy concrete technical controls for a set period: install site blockers and add-on accountability tools with partner access or a mutually trusted coach, remove triggers by deleting saved accounts and unsubscribing from channels, and schedule automatic re-evaluation every 90 days. Keep a shared log of dates when blocks are installed or removed.

Rebuild emotional safety through daily micro-rituals: hold a 15-minute check-in each evening where each person names one feeling and one need, and end with one appreciation. Maintain a weekly 60-minute session dedicated to deeper topics (no multitasking) and mark these on a shared calendar.

Use structured intimacy exercises before resuming sexual activity: practice non-sexual, focused touch sessions (sensate-focus style) for 15–20 minutes, three times per week; avoid goal-oriented sexual pressure. Progress through agreed stages (touch without expectation → extended touch → mutual sexual activity) and document comfort levels after each stage.

Commit to a concrete therapy plan: schedule an intake with a licensed couples or sex therapist within 7 days, and commit to at least 12 sessions over 3 months. Add individual therapy for the partner with problematic use. Bring session notes and the behavior pact to each appointment for accountability.

Define a relapse protocol in writing: require immediate disclosure within 24 hours, restart the transparency window, temporarily increase therapy frequency, and enact the previously agreed consequence. Keep the protocol accessible on a shared document and update it after each incident to reduce secrecy and shame.

Measure progress with simple metrics: track days without viewing, adherence to check-ins, number of therapy sessions attended, and a weekly self-rated trust score from 1–10. Review metrics at the weekly session and set one attainable goal for the next week.

Limit shame; increase practical supports: use specific language in conversations–“I felt betrayed when X happened” or “I need Y to feel safe”–and join a peer recovery group or support network as recommended by a therapist. Maintain individual self-care: sleep, exercise, and at least one social connection per week.

Schedule concrete next steps now: pick a date for the first therapist intake, add weekly check-ins to the calendar, and sign the behavior pact. Treat these actions as non-negotiable commitments that rebuild predictability and reduce secrecy.