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Recovery · May 11, 2026
AI counselor vs. real therapist — which one for porn recovery
A practical framework for when to use an AI counselor, when to book a licensed therapist, and when one becomes a substitute for the other.
Read →Recovery · May 11, 2026
The first 72 hours after a relapse — what to do tonight
A field guide to the 72-hour window that decides whether a relapse becomes a real recovery or another false start.
Read →Recovery · May 11, 2026
The streak counter is lying to you — a better way to measure recovery
Why 'days clean' is the wrong metric for porn recovery, and what to track instead if you actually want to quit.
Read →Recovery · May 11, 2026
Why willpower fails in porn recovery — and what works instead
Willpower is a finite tank. The men who quit don't have more of it. They built systems that don't require it.
Read →Recovery · May 1, 2026
Why blockers fail — and what works instead
Pure blocking is the most common feature in this category and the most reliably broken approach. Here is why, and what the working systems do differently.
Read →Science · April 22, 2026
The 90-second rule — what neuroscience says about urges
Most urges peak and pass in under 90 seconds. The neuroscience behind why, and how to use it.
Read →Recovery · April 8, 2026
The flatline — why month two feels worse than month one
A guide to the recovery flatline, the dip that ends most attempts at quitting porn.
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