by Asra Walford | May 28, 2026 | Counselling, Intimacy, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Relationship
Sexual Compulsive Behaviours and the Dopamine Loop Sexual compulsive behaviour is often misunderstood as simply a lack of willpower or self-control. In reality, they are deeply connected to the brain’s reward system and the search for emotional relief. Dopamine is a...
by Asra Walford | May 28, 2026 | Addiction, Counselling, Relationship
Therapeutic Safety Matters in Porn and Sex Addiction Recovery For many people struggling with porn or sex addiction, shame and secrecy become deeply ingrained. This is why therapeutic safety matters so much. Healing cannot happen when someone feels judged, exposed, or...
