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readwithpride.com Marcus spent three years of his life believing that pixels on a screen could substitute for human warmth. What started as casual browsing during lonely nights in his studio apartment had spiraled into something that consumed hours of his day, leaving him exhausted, ashamed, and more isolated than ever. His story isn’t unique, it’s …

Beyond the Screen Finding Real ConnectionRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get discussed enough in our LGBTQ+ spaces: the sometimes messy, often complicated relationship we have with digital intimacy. Whether it’s late-night scrolling through dating apps, binge-watching porn, or getting caught in endless loops of sexual content online, many of us have felt that pull, that compulsive need to …

Breaking the Cycle of Digital DesiresRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s talk about something most people would rather sweep under the rainbow rug: porn addiction in the LGBTQ+ community. It’s messy, it’s complicated, and honestly, it’s something we need to address with nuance rather than judgment. The Numbers Don’t Tell the Whole Story Here’s the thing that might surprise you: while LGBTQ+ individuals report …

The Silent Struggle Porn Addiction in the Queer CommunityRead More

readwithpride.com When Marcus finally told his boyfriend Jake about his sex addiction, he thought it would be the end of everything. Instead, it became the beginning of something neither of them expected: a journey toward genuine intimacy they’d never actually experienced before. Their story isn’t unique. For many couples in the LGBTQ+ community, particularly in …

Reclaiming Intimacy After Sex AddictionRead More

readwithpride.com The Moment I Knew Something Was Wrong There’s this specific night I remember. I was supposed to meet my boyfriend for dinner, a real date, the kind where you dress up and actually talk to each other. Instead, I was three hours deep into a porn binge, phone in hand, door locked, telling him …

Escaping the Loop My Journey Through Porn DependencyRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get nearly enough airtime in our community: the intersection of sex addiction and the search for genuine connection. And yeah, we’re going there, because pretending this doesn’t affect LGBTQ+ folks does nobody any favors. Finding love is already complicated enough when you’re queer. Add compulsive sexual behavior into …

Sex Addiction and the Search for True LoveRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get enough airtime in LGBTQ+ spaces: compulsive sexual behavior. Whether it’s endless scrolling through hookup apps at 3 AM, marathon porn sessions that leave you feeling empty, or sexual encounters that feel more like escape routes than genuine connection: if you’ve felt trapped in these patterns, you’re not …

Healing from Compulsive Sexual BehaviorRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s talk about something most of us have in our browser history but rarely discuss over brunch: pornography and its impact on gay relationships. Whether you’re in a committed partnership, casually dating, or somewhere in between, chances are you’ve encountered the sometimes complicated intersection of porn consumption and intimacy in your love life. Here’s …

The Impact of Pornography on Gay RelationshipsRead More

readwithpride.com Recovery isn’t a solo journey, even when it feels like you’re the only one struggling. For LGBTQ+ folks dealing with addiction: whether it’s sex, porn, substances, or compulsive behaviors: the path forward can feel particularly isolating. But here’s the thing: sometimes the most powerful healing happens when two people decide to walk that path …

Walking the Path to Recovery TogetherRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get nearly enough airtime in queer men’s health conversations: masturbation and mental health. Yeah, we’re going there. Because honestly? It’s 2026, and we should be way past the shame and silence surrounding this completely normal part of human sexuality. For queer men, the relationship between self-pleasure and mental …

Finding Balance Masturbation and Mental HealthRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get nearly enough airtime in LGBTQ+ spaces: sexual addiction and the escapism that fuels it. Yeah, we’re going there. Because here’s the thing, our community faces unique pressures, and sometimes those pressures manifest in ways that feel like they’re spiraling out of control. If you’re reading this and …

From Escapism to Presence Overcoming Sexual AddictionRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s talk about something we don’t discuss enough in our community: what happens when our phones become our most intimate companions. Whether it’s late-night scrolling through hookup apps, binge-watching porn until 3 AM, or spending hours in parasocial relationships with OnlyFans creators, digital intimacy has become the default for many queer folks. And honestly? …

The Hidden Cost of Digital IntimacyRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s talk about something real. If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve found yourself staring at a screen more than you’d like to admit, whether it’s endless scrolling through hookup apps, porn sites, or going down rabbit holes that leave you feeling empty afterward. For many in the LGBTQ+ community, the digital world can …

Rediscovering Self Worth Beyond the ScreenRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s talk about something we don’t discuss enough in the LGBTQ+ community: navigating love and relationships when you’re in recovery from sex addiction. Whether you struggled with compulsive sexual behavior, porn addiction, or intimacy issues, the journey to recovery is brave as hell, and figuring out how to date while healing? That’s a whole …

Navigating Love in Recovery from Sex AddictionRead More

readwithpride.com Recovery isn’t a straight line, and for queer folks navigating addiction, especially when it comes to sex, porn, and compulsive behaviors, the journey can feel isolating and overwhelming. But here’s the truth: vulnerability isn’t weakness. It’s where the real strength lives. At Read with Pride, we believe in the power of authentic stories. Stories …

Strength in Vulnerability Queer Stories of RecoveryRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real: we’re all swimming in a digital ocean of sexual content. Whether it’s the perfectly curated thirst traps on Instagram, the endless stream of explicit content just a click away, or the way every app seems designed to keep us scrolling for that next dopamine hit, the modern world is intense. And …

Building Healthy Habits in a Hyper Sexualized WorldRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s talk about something real. Something many of us in the LGBTQ+ community don’t discuss openly, but should. Pornography addiction isn’t about shame, it’s about recognizing when something that started as curiosity or exploration has become a pattern that’s affecting your life, relationships, and mental health. Meet Alex. He’d scroll through apps and sites …

Unplugging A Guide to Detox from PornRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get enough airtime in LGBTQ+ spaces: sex addiction, porn addiction, and compulsive sexual behaviors. It’s a topic wrapped in shame, silence, and a whole lot of confusion, especially when you’re navigating it as part of the queer community. The truth is, addiction doesn’t discriminate, and neither should our …

Honesty and Healing Addressing Sex AddictionRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s talk about something most people do but hardly anyone wants to discuss openly: masturbation and porn. And specifically, how these experiences intersect with LGBTQ+ life. Yeah, we’re going there. If you’ve ever felt weird about your habits, guilty about your browser history, or just curious about whether what you’re doing is “normal”, you’re …

Real Talk Masturbation Porn and LGBTQ LifeRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s talk about something real. Recovery isn’t just about stopping a behavior: it’s about rebuilding who you are and rediscovering what genuine intimacy actually means. For many in the LGBTQ+ community, the journey of recovery from compulsive sexual behaviors, porn addiction, or excessive masturbation often intersects with our unique experiences of identity, acceptance, and …

Recovery and Renewal Rebuilding a Life of IntimacyRead More