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

Posted on March 13, 2018 by

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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Benedict Interview: Every Child at Risk of Early Exposure to Pornography

Posted on February 23, 2018 by

  In my recent interview with Dr Allan Hedburg, he asked what type of home and what type of child were most vulnerable to pornography. My answer may surprise you. I shared what I wholeheartedly believe, that “every home and … Continue reading →

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How to Know if a Sex Addict is Really in Recovery (A Podcast Interview)

Posted on November 21, 2017 by

Partners of sex addicts are on heart-breaking and hard journey. One of the many challenges they face is seeking emotional safety within their relationship, which is a difficult skill to master. In many cases, an addict will make promises of … Continue reading →

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Fighting Lust With Love: How to Honor, Not Objectify (VLOG)

Posted on October 26, 2017 by

Lust is my drug of choice. This has been true for me since adolescence. It helped me cope with life’s challenges but in the end brought many more. Now that I’m in recovery, fighting lust is a daily ideal. Some … Continue reading →

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Finding Calm in the Chaos: Facing Fires, Storms, and Suffering

Posted on October 12, 2017 by

I’ll admit, this week’s been a tough one for me. With friends and family facing unpredictable fires, I have felt concerned and helpless. This morning as I sought my own inner peace amidst these circumstances, I realized I have something … Continue reading →

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The Ethics of Sex: Fresno Bee Article & Radio Interview

Posted on October 7, 2017 by

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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Hustler, Hefner, & Ethical Sex in Recovery

Posted on September 28, 2017 by

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

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

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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Am I Screwing Up My Kids? (Thoughts from a Parent in Recovery)

Posted on August 5, 2017 by

The more I learn about the origins of sexual addiction, the more I see how factors in childhood play a significant role. This helps me understand myself as a recovering addict but as a parent this responsibility can be frightening. If you’ve … Continue reading →

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