Q&A

Q&A

How do I get help. I have searched for help with porn addiction and cyber sex addiction but have only found information for MEN - and don't know where to turn. I am a happily married Christian woman and a few years back I started acting out on line - I stopped for a while but just recently have started again and I am so scared and I don't know how to stop. How do I get help?

Krissy,

We will have brand new X3Pure workshops and one that will definitely speak to what you're struggling with.  I am hoping they will be available by the fall of 2010.

In the meantime you might want to check out the X3Pure workshop for single women.  I understand you're married but I really believe these biblical principals apply across the board.  You can also check out other ministries such as Pure Life Ministries (who does offer counseling by phone for women) and dirtygirlsministries.com (these are just suggestions- you will have to decide if they are a good fit for you.)

You are not alone.  I know it feels like it- but assuredly I say to you that you are not.    

God bless you, dear one.  -Michelle-

You guys seem to be doing a great job with this stuff. I did want to ask a question but the above waring was a real put off! In fact it has scared me to think that my legitimate question may b used by you publically.

Do you not think it would be wiser to state that people submitting questions may be asked permission to publish their questions?

At least this way people can then use the site and submit questions without fear of public humiliation?

Sorry that this is a bit of a moan but lemme turn it around a bit: God bless you guys and rock on - keep up the great work.

you are all helping a lot of peeps

People have the choice as well to send it to info@xxxchurch.com

A long time ago my boyfriend told me that he would love to have a threesome. I wasn't too hurt, I just didn't know what to think. I told him that I didn't want one and would never want one. He told me today that he didn't want one only because he knew I didn't want one and that it would hurt our relationship. I appreciate the fact that he has realizes what it could do to us, however, I am hurt...completely hurt. I am hurt because he didn't say he didn't want one because he truly and pure-heartedly didn't want one...so to me it seems as if he still does. I told him how hurt I was and asked him why he would want to share our love, my body, or caress and have sex with some else. He said, "Because a threesome is just sex no emotions mixed its just three people all trying to stimulate one another". I believe that there is no such thing as meaningless or emotionless sex because there has to be emotion to start the act and, even if there isnt any connection or emotion during, after the sex is over both sides feel emotion no matter what that emotion may be. Although he tells me he loves me and I am the only one for him, I also asked him and questioned myself on why I am not good enough to be the only woman he needs or desires? What should I say to him and how should I feel?

Is there any accountability software for blackberrys or the droid phones?

There is not yet an accountability software for these items.  How ever things are in the works for these.  There is not time line as of right now but, make sure to keep an eye out for it on the site.

Hey

First of all, I am not a Christian so I am not sure if I am welcome here or not but I truly respect what you're doing.
Where I live and in my religion, pornography is really considered a sin but everyone does it, I am completely anti-pornography and I would look to do everything I can to decrease it in my environment. Could you please guide me into how to do that?

Thank you

First off everyone is welcomed here not mater their race, color, religion, or anything else.  Thank you for respecting what it is that we are doing and we hope that what ever you do in your community that you will shine light in a dark place.

As far as what you can do?  Hold people accountable.  If they say it is bad and they are doing it them selves than call them out on it.  Make people aware of the devastation that porn can have on their families, work, marriage, and relationship with God.  The biggest thing is be honest with who ever you talk to about it.  Do kid them because they will see it from a hundred miles away.

HI,

I have struggled with porn for many years. However, one year ago God really worked in my life and through Him I started a new relationship with Him but also was delivered from my addiction to porn. Unfortunately just recently I slipped up and gave into internet porn. I am repentant but I have been increasingly frustrated with battling my urges to act on my sexual desires and ultimately sin. The entire last year I have had intense sexual dreams and that leave me feeling guilty for having such sinful dreams. I have been angry because in all other areas of my life I have resisted sexual immorality (until recently) but my dreams I have not had control over. I wake up often feeling guilty, angry and wishing and praying that God would protect me in my sleep. I have prayed a lot over this issue but they still persist. I am wondering if anyone has any advice. I just feel terrible especially when in my sleep i never turn away from the terrible things i dream. I relive every scene and image i ever saw and I cant escape them. I feel at a total loss because I feel like the only problem in my way is me. Like as if there is something in me that will never let go of pornography. I know that being born again does not mean we will never sin again, but I would love to be rid of pornography because it seems like it follows me where ever I go. I believe God can do all things, but Im wondering why this part of my life doesnt seem to let go of my sin when i thought i offered this all up to Him. Im not sure if any of that made sense but I gave it a try.

Anyways I am looking forward to some help and if anyone else has dealt with the same issues. Thanks

Hey Pete,

Thanks for sharing your story with us. To respond briefly: I wouldn't feel horrible about something you don't have any control over. I'm no expert on dreams, or where psychologists or relevant scientists propose that they come from. So far as I understand, your dreams will align with you heart to some extent. Perhaps the best way to deal with your dreams is to deal with your heart. It sounds like you've had great success in following the letter of the law on what to do and what not to do in regards to sex. Maybe seeing the hope there is in sacrificial love will provide the necessary boost to deal with your dreams as well. Although overall, I wouldn't be too worried about your dreams- because we know so little about how or why they happen.

Best,

 

John Hibbits

XXXChruch 

I have been addicted to porn since 6th grade which makes it about 6 years now. i really want to be done. i am also looking into getting an ipod touch, ive had one before but my youth pastor bought me a different kind so that i would not have the internet so freely in my hands. so i am wondering if the accountability program will work on an ipod touch if i get one?

No right now there is not accountability for theIpod touch.  You can use www.safeeyes.comas a filter but, no accountability software as of right now.  Your youth pastor did the right thing for you.  It is not always about convenience when being accountable and staying clean.

What are some that I can use to take my mind off of pornography? I tend to have these thoughts in my head about girls that I meet, see, or just think of. I NEED HELP!

Find a hobby that you can do if these thoughts accure.  I would also suggest that you do not pick something that would require you to be on the computer either.  If you do not have it already get a hold of someone and become accountable to them.

I'm not married, yet. I will be married in about 50 days. Which Pure program should I do? The single guys' workshop or the married men's workshop?

Thanks,

Jesse

Do the married study.  It will suit you better.

Brian @ X3 Church

hi

im not sure who to go to about this. i have a good relationship with parents and friends but i dont really think im ready to come out and say something that big. i guess im scared of their reaction and although i no my parents would help im ashamed and embarrassed. i dont want to install x3 watch onto by computer because again my parents will find out.

i know i need help but i want to tackle this by myself. i have prayed to god about it and i feel less attracted to other stuff now and im back to the norm. im exercisiing a lot more and i feel much healthier. i going to try cut it out step by step because i dont hink i could manage stopping instantly. iv deleted all the porn i have on my phone and im trying to busy myself with other things wen im home alone.

thanx for the support

i will overcome this.

dave

You will not over come this by yourself.  I can guarantee it will not happen.  I know that it is hard for you to come forth and tell someone but, it must be done.  You need to tell someone and get accountability.  I am very excited that you deleted all the porn but, you will do it again unless you get help from either family, friends, or a pastor.  I know it sounds harsh how I am saying it but, I have been there and until I did it I was just running around the cycle of porn and wanting to quit.  All this to go back to it.

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