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I WOULD FAP out of boredom, sometimes even at work in the bathrooms. I was addicted, pathetic…Anon22 discovered Internet porn when he was just 12 years old.Looking back, he recalls it clearly. “I was unable to look away. I remember everything about that first moment. The music that was playing, where my parents were in the house, the time of day.” For around 10 years, Anon22 has enjoyed pornography using his computer once or twice a day, a compulsion that he claims ruined his social life and limited long-term employment opportunities.Heavy reliance on porn is serious; it literally ruins lives, causing disruption in relationships, jobs, first person social interaction and other ways. Just as crucial, however, is that the mechanics behind pornography addiction are completely natural. Worrying, Anon22 has discovered that compared to many others, his was a mild case. As I write this, there are 18,928 “Fapstronauts” doing their utmost to exercise … [Read more...] about Pornography Addiction: The Hidden Struggle & How to Break Free [Feature]

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Advertisement Social networks are captivating – there’s no doubt. The minds behind building the popular social media platforms of today knew exactly what they were doing and they saw it before any of us ever did. It’s a brilliant idea really – create a medium that allows people from all over the world to connect, share and collaborate like they never have been able to before in the history of the Earth. Incredible!But an unforeseen (or potentially foreseen, but ignored) consequence is addiction. Social networks have been so good at “helping” us, but now they’re hindering us. From what you might ask? Well, ask your friends, family, parents, even children what they think. And although it is often joked about, it isn’t a joking matter.Diagnosing Your ConditionJust like anything, there are different levels of social media use. Some things are more severe than others. And, of course, something else that plays into it is how frequent these … [Read more...] about How Do You Know When You’re Overdosing On Social Networks?

Advertisement A lot has been written about why widespread adoption of webmail services meant you should abandon desktop-based email clients 7 Reasons Why You Should Stop Using Desktop Email Clients 7 Reasons Why You Should Stop Using Desktop Email Clients Is a web-based email client preferable to a desktop option? We looked at the different pros and cons and found an answer for you. Read More . I wholeheartedly disagree.A few years ago, providers such as Gmail attracted masses of users with a simpler design, powerful key features, and the promise of having access to your email anywhere. Desktop clients were left behind, but now they are catching up – fast. In fact, for certain groups of people, the advantages of using a desktop client far outweigh those of using a web-based client.Let’s take a closer look at when you should consider using desktop clients.If You Have Multiple Email AccountsLots of people have multiple email addresses; at … [Read more...] about You Should Ditch Webmail for a Desktop Email Client If…