Is this you?
- You watch porn daily, often more than once
- You've tried to stop and couldn't
- It interferes with partnered sex
- You watch content you would not want anyone to see
- You feel shame after every session
What the research says
CSBD is recognized in ICD-11. Treatment evidence supports CBT, mindfulness, and structured behavioral protocols. Tantric and somatic interventions are an emerging adjunct, particularly for the re-sensitization phase.
How tantra approaches this
We treat porn-driven compulsion as a dopamine-and-shame cycle, not a moral failure. The protocol pairs structured behavioral cessation (the detox) with tantric body-work that gives the nervous system something to do other than reach for the screen — slow touch, breath, body-mapping, presence with self or partner.
Recommended practices
- Trigger mapping (beginner, ~30 min) — Identifies the actual triggers (boredom, anxiety, loneliness, transition moments) under each compulsion.
- Replacement protocol (beginner, ~5 min) — A 5-minute breath or movement practice to interrupt the urge loop.
- Structured solo touch (intermediate, ~20 min) — Re-introduces pleasure as practice, not compulsion.
When to see a doctor instead
Seek mental-health support if porn use co-occurs with depression, suicidal ideation, or other compulsive behaviors. CSBD is best treated in coordination with a clinician.