Former port addict here. This can't be said enough. That's a reality that could really help people quit. However given my own sensitivities to it I can't help but stress to show mercy on the addicts too. It is absolutely a shame that they contribute to the consumption of another persons trauma, however I know from the place of a former porn addict; I think they need a graceful approach too. It is in fact an addiction. The gratification of ejaculation does substitute real sexual desires. Doesn't justify it; but it's true. Porn gives the lonely soul a pretty little lie that robs people of having genuine God approved sexual intimacy with a spouse. And the worst part is it preys on the lonely soul desperate for intimacy as well as someone who was themselves exposed to pornografic content at a young age. I myself was 10 the first time I was exposed to porn and can recall (though I am not certain because it was a more foggy memory) of sexual situations that occurred with an older cousin. Pretty sure at one point I fondled her breasts. It's a hard memory to process because it's broken up but the fact remains that some people hooked on porn were themselves taught and exposed to porographic perversions of sex at such a young age that it's warped their minds. People can say what they want but when you're raised in it, it does change the way you think. Just like abusing hard drugs... truly any substance someone becomes dependant on. Anyways I'm not here to disregard your post friend. It's true and needs be said; I just hope that you and everyone else on this board doesn't get into the trap of shaming these people (addicts) into changing. I recently confided on this board about slipping back into self gratification (absent of porn but still masturbation). If not for the prayers and love from this community I might have fallen away for good. But the prayers, reproof, and love shown from our Christian brethren and sisters revived me enough to get up, repent and continue pushing toward the goal which is Jesus Christ. Whom has already saved me but is now sanctifying me and all of us that are His. I'm not disagreeing with your post; just don't forget to love those hooked in that, friend. It is in fact an addiction no less than cocaine/heroin.

God bless you in Jesus name and you have my updoot for bringing up awareness of it. It is a very important topic. Amen