#369: Changing the Way We Talk About Porn (Because Women Struggle Too)

Authentic Intimacy®

Jul 5, 2021

“I had one woman say, ‘I struggle with masturbation.’ And she just started crying. And then she said, ‘I’ve never said that word out loud.’”

In this Java with Juli, Joy Skarka recalls her experiences walking with women who struggle with porn, and shares from her own story of addiction to freedom. Despite rising numbers of women using porn and erotica, we still tend to refer to it as a "guy thing." Juli, Joy, and Jonathan Daugherty sit down for a conversation about creating safe places for women to come forward and ask for help. Grab your Java and join us!

Guests: Joy Skarka and Jonathan Daugherty (Be Broken Ministries)

Show notes:

Learn more about the Wisephone at Techless.com
"3 Things I (Wish I Hadn't) Learned From Pornography" Joy's blog
"3 Things to Remember About Sexual Sin & Grace" Joy's blog
"3 Things Women Want You To Know About Their Addiction to Porn" Joy's blog
"Grace Based Recovery" by Jonathan Daugherty*
Java #323: Bye Awkward Side Hugs! Getting Over Our Fear of Opposite-Sex Friendships
"Beyond Awkward Side Hugs" by Bronwyn Lea*
"Is Homemade Porn Okay In Marriage?" Q&A Video with Jonathan Daugherty
Find a Christian counselor near you. Here's what to look for.
"What Do I Do With My Sexual Desires?" (Juli's blog)

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