How Do I Know If It’s Lust (And How Do I Stop?)

Springtime is my favorite time of year. The days begin to get longer, the flowers are blooming, and it means summer is coming. And let’s face it, as the weather starts to get warmer, women start to wear less clothing (sometimes a lot less). This can be a challenge for...

The 2024 Dirty Dozen List Revealed!

The 2024 Dirty Dozen List has been revealed! Ask these 12 mainstream contributors to sexual exploitation to change! The post The 2024 Dirty Dozen List Revealed! appeared first on NCOSE.

What is Reverse Objectification?

Last week I wrote about the differences between attraction and lust. And in that post I said that lust is wrong, it is a choice, and it should be avoided. Yes, I know. “Thank you Captain Obvious.”  That said, when we understand the difference between attraction and...

The Difference Between Noticing and Objectifying

The following definitions come from the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Notice: to become aware of (something or someone)  Objectify: to treat as an object or cause to have objective reality Why have I shared these definitions with you? Too often, those in recovery – both...