Porn and ED
Sexual Health For Men - A podcast by Dr. Anne Truong
Ever wonder why porn is so darn addicting? As innocent as you may think it is, there’s a possibility that it may be affecting your performance in bed and in life. Eric Zuzack (Powerful Eric) is a recovered porn addict and life coach. Porn addiction interfered with his relationships with both men and women and ultimately led Eric to pursue treatments for his addiction in an effort to restore balance in his life. Using mindfulness and other techniques, he reclaimed his life and helps others do the same through his programs and his podcast Porn Talk. Dive into today’s fascinating episode with Eric and learn how porn and ED are linked and what to do about it. [00:00 - 08:57] Porn addiction: What it is and What Can it Do to You• How Eric started struggling with porn addiction when he was just 10 years old• The moment Eric knew it was a major problem in his life - choosing porn over a dying friend• “Porn hangover” - ashamed, sapped of your life force and depleted of sexual energy• How porn robbed Eric of his relationships and opportunities• Why porn is so addicting, especially for men[08:58 - 17:29] Identifying and Breaking the Addiction with Mindfulness• Why traditional programs and therapies didn’t work and what makes them fail• Eric’s venture into mindfulness • If a behavior is negatively affecting aspects of your life, then it’s an addiction• The difference between orgasming to porn vs. with a real person[17:30 - 28:09] Porn and ED: The Growing Epidemic• Why a porn addiction is a real problem that can be difficult to overcome on your own• Looking at the science of mindfulness like EFT and Tapping to start getting results• Eric reveals how 20-year-olds are a growing demographic using ED pills because of porn• Identifying the role that high-speed internet porn is playing in ED• A word from our sponsor Modern Man Club[28:10 - 34:46] How to Stop ED Related to Porn • ED is often physical in nature and can be reversed with treatment• How to find out whether your ED is related to porn• How EFT (emotional freedom technique) or tapping can help address emotional issues related to porn addiction• Tapping can help men uncover trauma and reduce the severity of ED symptoms.[34:47 - 41:45] Eric’s Powerful Solution to Overcoming Porn Addiction• Eric goes more in-depth about how tapping works and what he offers in a session• What to expect within the 12 to 16-week program• Success rates are 100% for those who work through the program[41:46 - 45:16] It's Absolutely Reversible• You can find help at powerfuleric.com• Be sure to find help and community of Eric’s podcast Porn Talk• Email Eric and [email protected] with the subject: Free Audiobook for your copyQuotes:“I chose to act out to pornography rather than having lunch with my dying friend… that was a wake-up call.” - Eric Zuzack“Reaching out for help, I know how embarrassing it can be. But it’s worth it on the side.” - Eric ZuzackYou are not powerless. Reach out to Powerful Eric on