Wired for Intimacy
Pornography is powerful. Our contemporary culture as been pornified, and it shapes our assumptions about identity, sexuality, the value of women and the nature of relationships. Countless Christian men struggle with the addictive power of porn. But common spiritual approaches of more prayer and accountability groups are often of limited help.\ In this book neuroscientist and researcher William Struthers explains how pornography affects the male brain and what we can do about it. Because we...
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But in our pornified culture, pornography disrupts how men interact with women. Countless Christian men struggle with the addictive power of porn. And all too often our responses, such as prayer and accountability groups, are of limited help.Neuroscientist and researcher William Struthers explains how pornography affects the male brain and what we can do about it. Because we are embodied beings, viewing these images changes how the brain works, how we form memories and make attachments. By better understanding the biological realities of our sexual development, we can cultivate healthier sexual perspectives and interpersonal relationships. Struthers exposes false assumptions and casts a vision for a redeemed masculinity, showing how our sexual longings can actually propel us toward sanctification and holiness in our bodies.With insights for men who struggle and those who care them, this book offers hope for freedom and transformation.
Acknowledgments 9Introduction 11Pt. 1 How Pornography Works1 Saturated with Porn 192 The Corruption of Intimacy 413 The Consequences of Porn 634 Your Brain on Porn 83Pt. 2 Healthy Masculinity and Sexuality5 Made Male in God's Image 1156 Masculinity 1357 The Male Need for Intimacy 1558 Rewiring and Sanctification 177Appendix A Resources for Recovery from Online Pornography and Sex Addiction 191Appendix B Books on Pornography and Sex Addiction Recovery 193Index 195
\ Marnie C. Ferree"Finally there's a book that scientifically quantifies what those of us who work in the field of sexual addiction have long understood: pornography powerfully impacts the brain. Wired for Intimacy offers a clear and complete description of the brain and its interplay with human sexuality. Struthers marries an advanced understanding of neurobiology with a thoughtful theology of sexuality and a comprehensive discussion of intimacy. The result is a very readable, understandable book that goes far beyond the typical 'porn is wrong' premise to illustrate why from a biological, emotional, relational and spiritual perspective. Wired for Intimacy surpasses the typical recovery book in its scientific foundation and careful scholarship. This is a much-needed and welcome addition to the Christian literature addressing the pandemic of pornography."\ \ \ \ \ Russell Willingham"Wired for Intimacy is a groundbreaking book on the brain chemistry of sexual addiction. Every man needs to understand how his sexual choices affect this crucial part of his humanity. It will be a great help toward sanctification for those who embrace its message."\ \ \ Douglas Weiss"This book opens the door for Christians to talk about men, sex and addiction in a candid and intelligent manner."\ \
