Navigating Porn Addiction with Discovering Sexuality

Hey ayden you are an mvp. Your insight on this complicated question was handled wonderfully. I just wanted to say Tajih. That in relationships intimacy is very important. Porn can or will ruin that. Its okay to be bi curious but dont set yourself up for failure in future relationships.

Hey, thanks for sharing this, seriously, it takes a lot of courage to talk about both addiction and sexuality, especially when they overlap in such a complex way. I can definitely relate. Exploring your identity is not the same as giving into your porn addiction, but when you’ve used porn as a main source of sexual expression or curiosity, those wires get crossed. It’s really easy to mistake self-discovery for a trigger, or to use one as an excuse for the other. I’ve been there… I have hooked up with other guys because of those same thoughts that you’re having, and it turns out that I am not attracted towards males, but that’s just me and there’s nothing wrong with it. One thing that helped me was separating the intention behind my actions. Am I watching something to better understand what I’m into, or am I feeding an urge to escape, numb out, or chase a quick hit of dopamine? That distinction isn’t always obvious in the moment, but being honest with myself afterward gave me more clarity. You’re right to want to honor and accept your bi-curiosity without letting it be a loophole. It’s totally possible, and healthy, to explore that part of yourself in real ways: reading, talking to people, journaling, reflecting. However, it shouldn’t be based off of the porn or fantasy-driven content you and I have watched. You’re not alone in this. What you’re feeling is valid, and a lot of people here are walking that same tricky line between growth and recovery. Keep going, you’re doing it right just by being this self-aware and open.