In this episode of Taboo 2 Talked About, I’m diving into a topic that many of us find difficult to address—porn use in relationships. It’s a conversation that can bring up a lot of emotions, and I know from personal experience just how challenging it can be to navigate this sensitive issue.

In What If Your Partner Is Watching Porn?, I open up about my own struggles with discovering a partner’s porn use and the complex emotions that followed. It wasn’t easy to confront, but I believe that open and transparent communication is essential for any healthy relationship. I talk about the importance of having honest conversations where both partners can express their feelings and concerns without judgment.

I also explore the psychological dynamics behind porn use, offering insights into how it can impact a relationship—sometimes in ways we don’t fully understand until we talk about it. While this issue can create tension and misunderstandings, I emphasise the need for mutual consent, respect, and empathy in addressing it together.

Throughout the episode, I encourage you to reflect on your own feelings about porn use and to be mindful of how these feelings might influence your relationship. Self-awareness is key, and so is respecting your partner’s perspective, even if it differs from your own. This isn’t just about finding solutions—it’s about fostering a deeper connection by understanding each other’s boundaries and needs.

If you’re dealing with this issue in your relationship, or if you’re simply curious about how to approach such a difficult conversation, I hope this episode provides you with some valuable insights and practical advice.

Join me on Taboo 2 Talked About as we explore how to address porn use in a relationship with openness, honesty, and mutual respect.

About Janet:

Janet Simpson MBACP (Accred.), PGCE, BSc. (Hons) Counselling Adults & Couples, Child Counselling (Cert), Psychosexual (Cert)

Janet is a UK based Relationship Therapist & Sex Talk Educator. Her first profession was in teaching. Janet's work is influenced by her experiences as an adoptee, being a partner of a porn & sex addict and her love of children.
Janet has worked as a Child Counsellor in primary schools, adult counsellor at Alder Hey Hospital (Staff Clients and child bereaved parents) and a School Safeguarding Supervisor.

Janet brings this wealth of expertise into her Therapy & bespoke Sex Talk Education training for parents & professions around Relationships, Porn Awareness, Intimacy and Sex Talk Confidence & Competency.

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