Once you’ve figured out what’s on your mind, it can help to figure out how those situations make you feel.

Do they make you feel…
☐ Ashamed?
☐ Scared?
☐ Out of control?
☐ Embarrassed?
☐ Afraid?
☐ Lonely?

Waking up with crappy feelings on the daily can be tough.

So here are some tips to help…

It’d be sweet if you could magically make your feelings disappear. But, they usually don’t go away unless you deal with them. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, try the feeling uncomfortable tab.

Or try this mindfulness exercise that can help you chill and get into the present: Start with naming 5 things you can see… move to 4 things you can hear.. 3 things you can feel.. 2 things you can smell.. and then 1 thing you can taste. There are heaps more tips HERE.

People from cultures or faiths where porn is a no-no often feel more shame and guilt about their porn use, regardless of how much they watch. They are also more likely to feel anxious about getting help.

If this is you, you’re not alone, so try reaching out to a trusted friend, adult, school counsellor or call the pros HERE – it can really help.

Changing up your day can help break the cycle. You’ll feel heaps better too. Make a mental note of when in your day you tend to watch porn – and try doing something else instead.

Go for a walk, surf, drive or just call a mate. Ditch your phone when you’re going to bed. Yep, that’s hard, but super worth it.

If you’re struggling, having a korero with a good friend or trusted adult can really help.

If you want to talk about porn with an adult but feel a bit awkward, click HERE. Or get some help from the pros HERE.

Sometimes a ‘change of state’ can help shake off a feeling.

Try popping in the shower, putting your face or hands under cold water, or going outside into the cold air to help hit the reset button.

It sounds simple, but the experts tell us that doing simple breathing exercises can help our mental wellbeing.

Hikitia Te Hā is a series of te ao Māori breathing exercises that anyone can learn. They are a super helpful way to calm our body and mind, check them out.

If these tips have just scratched the surface, here’s more specific tips for what you might be struggling with…

☐ When you want to watch less, but can’t – CLICK HERE
☐ When you’re watching/trying out aggressive porn – CLICK HERE
☐ When you don’t feel good about your body – CLICK HERE

☐ When porn’s impacting your relationships or sex life – CLICK HERE

If there are parts of your body you think are a bit average, that’s normal – you don’t have to like everything. But don’t let porn make the calls on how you feel about your body.

If you’re having a hard time being kind to yourself, it’s never too late to learn to be okay with who you are, as you are. Give this app HAPPY NOT PERFECT a go.

Try unfollowing profiles that make you feel bad about yourself. Constantly seeing unrealistically tall, skinny, and ripped bods can be savage for your body image.

Next time you’re scrolling, check how you feel. If it’s crap, unfollow them for a couple days and see if you notice a difference.

When you notice you’re hating on your body or your self-talk is getting a bit nasty, check it.

Ask yourself if you’d talk to a friend like that?

Our recent survey showed that porn’s impact on mental health and body image can be an issue for many young people.

If you’re comfortable with it, try chatting to a mate about it. Chances are, they’re in the same boat as you.

Sometimes when we are worried about body image it can affect our relationship with food.

If this is you, check out THESE great resources.

Some people shave their pubes – that’s their choice. But you shouldn’t feel pressured to do this. It’s hair. It’s normal. And pubes actually help prevent STI’s. Yep – crazy, but true. #bringbackthebush