Sleep, Sugar, and Screens: The Porn Relapse Trifecta

Most relapses don't happen because of sexual urges. They happen because your body and brain are depleted. Three culprits drive this: sleep, sugar, and screens.

Sleep

Low sleep weakens your prefrontal cortex, making self-control almost impossible.

Sugar

Blood sugar crashes mimic craving states, tricking your brain into seeking stimulation.

Screens

Late-night scrolling primes your brain for novelty-seeking, a direct path to relapse.

Fix these three, and you'll reduce relapse risk by more than half—without extra effort.