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Porn Addiction Affects Women, Too!

Posted on August 8, 2022 by roubicekandthacker

“Porn is a guy thing.”

Believe it or not, this is a common belief about pornography. The unfortunate truth is that it’s not just a “guy” thing. Women consume and deal with compulsion, or addiction, to pornography as well.  Continue reading →

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The Psychology of Porn: An Interview on Lust, Misogyny, & Sexual Addiction Recovery

Posted on March 13, 2018 by roubicekandthacker

Last week I had the privilege of interviewing Andrew Bauman, the author of the new book The Psychology of Porn. In our conversation we explored topics in his book including lust, objectification, misogyny, and a “pornographic style of relating.” This short, insightful video is valuable … Continue reading →

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The Ethics of Sex: Fresno Bee Article & Radio Interview

Posted on October 7, 2017 by roubicekandthacker

This week I had two great opportunities to share my professional and personal perspectives on the local radio and newspaper. I’m grateful for these opportunities and and would love to share them with you. If you’ve read my book Life … Continue reading →

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The Porn Pandemic

Posted on October 5, 2017 by roubicekandthacker

Share if you agree. –Forest Benedict, LMFT, SATP, Clinical Director of LifeSTAR of the Central Valley and author of Life After Lust. If you benefited from this article, please “follow” us on this blog and on Twitter, “like” us on Facebook, and SHARE this article … Continue reading →

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Hustler, Hefner, & Ethical Sex in Recovery

Posted on September 28, 2017 by roubicekandthacker

Today I finished writing an important piece called The Recovering Addict’s Guide to Ethical Sex: Hefner and Hustler Had it Half Right. This article invites readers to live in alignment with their sexual and moral values and to stand against … Continue reading →

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What My Partner is Worth

Posted on September 18, 2017 by roubicekandthacker

Essential Mindset #13 in Life After Lust (2017). From the chapter “What My Wife is Worth.” Share if you agree. –Forest Benedict, LMFT, SATP, Clinical Director of LifeSTAR of the Central Valley and author of Life After Lust. If you benefited from this … Continue reading →

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Repeat This and Recover

Posted on September 13, 2017 by roubicekandthacker

PLEASE SHARE IF YOU AGREE –Forest Benedict, LMFT, SATP, Clinical Director of LifeSTAR of the Central Valley and author of Life After Lust. If you benefited from this article, please “follow” us on this blog and on Twitter, “like” us on Facebook, and SHARE this … Continue reading →

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The Humbling Road to Rebuilding Trust in Recovery

Posted on August 8, 2017 by roubicekandthacker

“She deserves a husband who is trustworthy, both when she is looking and when she’s unaware” (Life After Lust p.40, from the chapter What My Wife is Worth). Unfortunately, many of us recovering from sex addiction have made past choices that have … Continue reading →

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FREE eBook for Father’s Day – Life After Lust

Posted on June 15, 2017 by roubicekandthacker

An excellent resource for men and women seeking recovery from sexual addiction is now available for FREE through Father’s Day! To get your free copy of Life After Lust CLICK HERE between now and Sunday night. May this message of … Continue reading →

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The Healing Power of Accountability – VLOG

Posted on May 17, 2017 by roubicekandthacker

Accountability is an essential part of a successful recovery plan and yet so many people resist implementing it. Check out my recent vlog where I share about my experience with accountability and why it is such a powerful modality for healing. –Forest … Continue reading →

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