Pornography Addiction Treatment in Ohio

Pornography is legal for sale, distribution, and viewing in Ohio. However, there has been significant debate regarding how providers are delivering online content to residents. In January of 2024, state Senators Stephanie Kunze and Bill DeMora introduced Senate Bill 212 which seeks to add safeguards to prevent youth from being exposed to sexually explicit material. The legislation would prohibit operators from distributing pornographic material online without first verifying the age of persons accessing their websites. This verification would require users to upload digital versions of their state issued ID. The world’s leading porn aggregator and video-sharing site, PornHub, among other platforms, have expressed concern that the law would discourage age-appropriate consumers from using their streaming services. They further argue that users will leave their platforms and instead migrate to darker corners of the web where there are zero safeguards in place. At press, Senate Bill 212 has yet to pass, but nearly 20 U.S. states have already enacted their own versions of the law.

Data from PornHub confirms that Ohio ranks 48th among all 50 U.S. states (and DC) when it comes to watching the most porn, per capita. Based upon current data it may seem as if Ohio is not a large consumer. However, it’s important to note that the ranking is relative as the United States leads the world in viewership of online pornography.

While most of the population is able to incorporate use of porn into their personal lives without detriment to their wellbeing, you’re not alone in your struggle. In a state with nearly 12 million residents, the number of people experiencing the same struggle is growing with the proliferation of online pornography. Google search data from Ohio indicates that 100-1000 individuals per month are searching “pornography addiction therapy” with an additional 100-1000 searching for “pornography addiction treatment” within the state. Furthermore, Ohioans join the rest of the USA in sharing the following statistics:

• Median consumption rates of porn are 74.5% among men and 58% among women ( source )
  

• 9% of porn consumers are unable to stop on their own ( source )
  

• 11% of American men and 3% of women self-report that they are addicted to pornography ( source )
  

• More than 30% of surveyed companies have terminated employees for inappropriate use of the Internet, including porn consumption ( source )
  

• 93% of males and 62% of females are exposed to online pornography during their teenage years (source).

Kindbridge provides counseling in a confidential and safe virtual environment. A therapist is easily accessible whether you’re in Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Toledo, Warren, or anywhere else in The Buckeye State. Our therapists specialize in treating hyper sexuality disorders in addition to cooccurring issues such as anxiety, depression, chronic stress, gaming disorder, gambling disorder, and more. Considering that there may be a combination of factors that contribute to the compulsion, treatment will likely involve a multi-disciplinary approach. This approach may include individual one-on-one therapy and participation in support groups depending upon level of comfort. A qualified pornography addiction therapist is ready for your call or email.

Compulsive viewing of sexually explicit content impacts the mental wellness of entire households. In addition to one-on-one porn addiction therapy, the Kindbridge platform offers couples and family counseling to residents.

Kindbridge Behavioral Health offers flexible pricing for online counseling for Ohio residents. View pornography therapy rates and subscriptions here. We also accept insurance and offer direct billing for qualifying plans which you can reference here.