Addictions / Relationships and sexuality
Pornography
When porn became a routine you can’t break. There are groups just for this and sex addiction groups that include it.
If it’s for you
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PAAInternational
Porn Addicts Anonymous
Adictos a la Pornografía Anónimos
A 12-step program focused only on quitting pornography.
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PA (porno)International
Porn Anonymous
Another 12-step fellowship focused only on quitting pornography.
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SAAInternational
Sex Addicts Anonymous
Adictos al Sexo Anónimos
For quitting compulsive sexual behavior, including pornography.
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SAInternational
Sexaholics Anonymous
Sexólicos Anónimos
Recovery from sex addiction, with its own definition of sobriety.
If it’s for someone you love
You didn’t cause it, you can’t control it and you can’t cure it. What you can do is take care of yourself, and there are groups for that too.
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S-AnonInternational
S-Anon and S-Ateen
S-Anon y S-Ateen
For family and partners of people with sex or porn addiction.
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COSAInternational
COSA
For people affected by someone else’s compulsive sexual behavior.
Other paths
If the 12 steps aren’t for you, or you want to add to them, these options are free too.
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SMARTInternational
SMART Recovery
Science-based, drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy. No steps and no higher power.
Your first step, today
- Join a meeting. It can be online, right now: PAA https://www.pornaddictsanonymous.org (opens in a new tab). Or see all online meetings.
- Tell one person you trust. Just one is enough.
- If it’s an emergency, don’t wait: urgent help.