Porn addiction withdrawal is a difficult process characterized by emotional, psychological, and physical symptoms as the brain adjusts to decreased dopamine stimulation. Common side effects include anxiety, despair, cravings, and irritability. Mindfulness, exercise, journaling, and support systems are examples of coping mechanisms used in recovery to promote healing and long-term growth.

The AI Girlfriend Addiction epidemic is here.

• $2.8 billion was spent on AI Girlfriend startups in 2024. In 2022 it was only $700 million

• The #1 AI Girlfriend site sees 93 million visits monthly

• 1 in 3 men under 30 have tried out an AI companion

• 1 in 4 women under 30 have tried an AI companion

• The average user is a 27 year-old male, who returns to the site daily and spends $52 per month in premium upgrades

• 60% of men under 38 state they’re single, only 30% on women in that same category

Often referred to a ‘The Loneliness Epidemic,’ there’s a quiet shift happening in the lives of many young men, and you may be caught in it without even realizing it.

Recovery from sex and porn addiction is a very personal and transforming path that frequently entails confronting uncomfortable emotions, repairing relationships, and reestablishing self-esteem. While the route to healing is unique to each individual, there are typically five essential stages that people go through as they work toward long-term recovery.