Quitting Porn Starts Here: Stop This One Habit First

Most people trying to quit porn start with the wrong target. It's not the porn itself that trips you up—it's the mindless habits that lead there.

The Hidden Trigger

Endless, "just checking" phone use primes your brain for stimulation-seeking. That state makes it almost inevitable you'll escalate into porn.

Quit the Precursor, Not Just the Porn

• Keep phones out of the bedroom
• Set fixed times for messages and social media
• Delete apps that encourage mindless scrolling
• Add friction between you and triggering devices

Why It Works

Mindless browsing and porn light up the same neural pathways. Break the cycle at the root, and quitting becomes far more achievable.