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I have been contacted by a daytime television producer (I’m not supposed to mention the name of the show or host) who is doing a show next week on porn addiction. The show would like to have a couple on who are struggling with porn addiction.Since the show will be taped next week it is important to contact the producer right away if you are interested
I spoke with her and this is a very reputable show that will handle the subject with respect and sensitivity.
Please contact Jessica at 212-275-8930 if you and your spouse/partner are willing to be on national television and share your struggles.
Amen March…was thinking the same thing!! My heart goes out to whoever agrees to go as a couple. They will be lifted up in spirit and prayers. That would be huge to go!
Haha! Larry would come back with no hair (remember SL’s sun tan lotion concoction?) and a water logged cell phone.
Well I am confused with why the show is on porn addiction and not Sex addiction. And is there a difference?
I like the idea of Larry and SL going on. JoAnn, I am curious as to why you declined in all seriousness? Just wondering??? You would be so great!!!!!!!
I really wasn’t going to say it but then I just saw this…
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cause mine is “33” or 333 and really any multiple of 3 or 9 or…
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I declined because they really didn’t want to hear OUR story, she only wanted to talk about how a couple was dealing with porn addiction.
I had to educate her on just what sex addiction was. She thought porn addiction and sex addiction were two different things. Like most of the media they are still in the infant stages of trying to understand. Or maybe they aren’t even interested in understanding–just getting ratings.
She told me that she could not change the topic to discuss the issues of the partner–that they just wanted to hear how the addict was struggling and what they were doing to save their marriage.
I did my best to pitch our cause and followed up with a nice, but very detailed e-mail outlining how there was a lot of media coverage of sex addiction, but they could be pioneers and breaking new ground by discussing the partners point of view.
She was interested but firm in stating that she could not change the focus of the show.
I won’t waste my time just to be directed into that ‘same old, same old’ pigeon hole of media hype about what we can all do to save our marriages.
She was speechless when I told her that most of these marriages could not, and should not, be saved.
Gosh, I think they are going to have a hard time finding a couple. Unless the wife doesnt realize yet the magnitude of the addiction or they are just looking for notoriety. It could be a couple who are both SA and they watch it together. it’s too bad they don’t listen.
Thanks for explaining JoAnn. I agree with your words. Media hype. They are clueless. Don’t want to fall into their small view which obviously they are wanting to stay in.
Lex,
You saw my profile pic? Where? I have been thinking about putting my pic here. I think I need to show that I am more than the pig tailed girl who was sweaty from working in the yard and accidently appeared on JoAnn’s Web meeting. : )love ya
I think that a show focusing on how and what an addict is doing to save their marriage might be quite interesting. However, I wish they would follow up with another one detailing how it has affected the spouse and what she is doing or not doing to save the marriage. Two parts would be the best way to go in my opinion, it captures the entire dynamic of this horrible addiction. If the media could get over their lack of knowledge, and look beyond the headlines; do some real and honest in-depth research (what happened to real journalism?) they would find the truth of the addiction and how it destroys both the addict and their spouse and family. Perhaps open the door for everyone to understand that sex addiction isn’t all about the addict once and for all.
LindyI think it’s probably too deep and complex a subject for the idiot media to know how to deal with. Don’t mind me.. I’m just a tad jaded with what passes for information these days on TV. Seems like it’s all become a giant tabloid for the most part.
Here, here. I completely agree. My ex was a news director at an ABC affiliate outside of Detroit when journalism really meant something. I remember when journalists had integrity, were willing to put their jobs on the line to speak the truth and they didn’t give a rat’s ass about ratings or advertisers.
Now, that is all they think about. They are bought and sold by big corporations. Ahhhh…but isn’t that the story of our entire country?
Sorry, I digress.
So, JoAnn, that said, what about the couple who does. Do you think they’re just selling into the hype, too?
Hi lynng,
I’m sorry, I guess I don’t understand your question about the couple. The couple who does what? Goes on the program? The couple really does not benefit, except to tell their story. The network makes literally millions off of ratings by allowing them to charge higher advertising rates.
I do like Anderson Cooper (oppps, I’m not supposed to mention his name–oh well) and I feel that he does show some integrity in his broadcasting, but, he is still a pawn for the network and he will do as they direct or he will not have a job.
I would like to think that his intentions are good, and I am not questioning him, but I know how networks function and they are all jumping on the Sex Addiction gravy train.
Anderson Cooper reports for a paycheck just like everyone else. CNN is one of the most biased stations when reporting IMO. I’ve read about so many talk show hosts who claim they want to make a difference. They’re reputable. They are all glorified Jerry Springers.
I know a few people here are Dr Phil fans but I am not. At all. I’ve only watched a few shows (one comcerning sex addiction, the other with a segmant one it). They were a joke. So fake. So puffed up for ratings. Glazed over. Sensationalized. Nothing serious in the least. Maybe he was a good psychologist at one time but he’s a sell out now. Banking on human tragedy.
I also think the American public is too immature to dig into the deep aspects of sex addiction. They hear the word sex and start giggling like middle schooler girls or wagging their tongues like middle school boys. People do not take sex seriously. That’s why society is drowning in their own deviant behavior.
Just my two cents.
I think that is changing, the hide behind the hands and giggle. Sex is not a taboo subject, anymore. Girls of my daughter’s age talk about it openly with me. It seems they are talking more openly with each other, too: what they expect, what they fear, what they hope for. If we can get into their heads with just a few truths, it might make a difference. There are so many people perpetuating lies, why not take every chance to say what’s real?
What if we say, it’s normal to struggle with finding appropriate outlets for sexuality? Why not talk about what is normal, and how to reach out for help if you need it? Why let people wither in shame and take their families and loved ones down with them?
I was surprised that our course in nursing included sex in the heirarchy of human needs on the critical first level. It had more to do with the developmental stages humans go through, with midlife being focued on seeking a life partner. Basically saying the sexual drive will not be denied. We just have to be honest about that and open about meeting the need. There is a whole black market that is seething with seductive, demoralizing lies that will gladly fill the void if we don’t acknowledge the need.
NOT that I am saying SA’s become that way because their spouses don’t put out. The issue is deeper than that, I know. And probably preceeded that relationship by years and years.
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