News & Events
Wendy to speak in Boston Sept. 20, Edmonton Oct. 3-4
Posted: August 26, 2008
"The Power of Pornography" is the focus of a presentation Wendy Maltz LCSW will make at the Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health's SASH annual conference in Boston, Massachusetts on Saturday, September 20th. The conference which features a stellar group of national experts is open to professionals and others devoted to understanding and treating problems associated with compulsive sexual behavior. Wendy will present a two-day training seminar, "The Road to Healthy Sexuality: Overcoming Problems Caused by Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction and Pornography" in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3-4 sponsored by the Lousage Institute. Larry will join Wendy on Oct. 4 to share information on treating the effects of pornography. See workshops
Larry and Wendy on KATU-TV AM Northwest
Posted: August 1, 2008
Porn Addiction was the hot topic on Portland, Oregon's prized morning talk show AM Northwest on May 23, 2008. Helen Raptis interviewed Wendy and Larry in a lively, highly informative six minute segment of the show. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND LISTEN
California & New York Radio Interviews
Posted: July 22, 2008
Wendy and Larry discussed porn addiction, relationships, and recovery July 23The Feminist Magazine (fastforward 20 min into it) KPFK Pacifica Radio 90.7 FM in Los Angeles and Friday July 25 at 6 pm ESTUp Close and Personal with Bonnie Graham 1240AM WGBB Long Is, NY.
Wendy and Larry on NBC11 in San Francisco
Posted: July 21, 2008
Larry and Wendy discussed common pornography problems and their new recovery book, The Porn Trap July 27th on NBC11 San Francisco Bay Area Vista with Janice Edwards--Part One and --Part Two.
FOXNEWS.com Article Features The Porn Trap
Posted: May 23, 2008
Fox News sexuality expert Dr. Yvonne K. Fulbright recommends The Porn Trap in her article, "7 Ways to Tell If You Are Addicted to Porn". Referring to porn addiction as a "national dilemma" Dr. Fulbright enthusiastically describes The Porn Trap as a "well-written and thoughtful" resource for healing.
Internet Porn Is Causing Problems for Teens
Posted: May 15, 2008
A 16-year-old girl who calls herself Addicted and Ashamed in Iowa recently wrote to Dear Abby: “I’m friendly, cheerful, religious and an honors student. I am also addicted to porn.” The girl’s school counselor encouraged her to think of porn use as just “expressing her sexuality in her own way,” but Abby strongly disagreed. Addicted was experiencing serious symptoms such as: feeling scared, becoming apathetic about her grades, losing respect for the opposite sex, being unable to quit when she wanted to, compulsively thinking about sex, and having thoughts of sexually acting out. Explaining that addiction involves being consumed by and unable to stop a behavior, Abby encouraged Addicted to talk more candidly with her mother about her Internet porn problem and obtain professional help._______ While some readers may consider Addicted and Ashamed an unusual case, as counselors we know that she represents the tip of the iceberg of a growing problem among today’s youth. Porn comes at children and teens in ways we couldn’t have imagined when we were growing up. It’s on the Internet, on cable television, on cell phones, and even in videogames. Today’s kids, rather than encountering major obstacles to contacting porn, often have difficulty avoiding it. As a result, in many cases, porn is hijacking their sexuality and causing serious harm.______ The numbers are startling. The average age of first porn exposure is 11. One in four children with Internet access are accidentally exposed to porn while online. We all know how easily that can happen. Just by typing in a search word while doing research for a book report, for example, a child can land on one of over 400 million pages of porn on the Internet. An alarming 80 percent of 15- to 17- year-olds have multiple exposures to hardcore pornography. Surveys show that youth under the age of 18 are now one of the largest consumers of the more than $97 billion dollar global industry porn has become._______ For many young people today, porn is their first and most formative sexual experience. This is especially disturbing, given that most children do not receive thorough sexuality education to combat the lies and misleading information porn provides them about sex.______ Unfortunately, as the letter to Dear Abby illustrates, most parents and professionals that work with children are not prepared to advise and treat porn-related issues. Kids developing porn problems today need help in so many areas: basic sex education, social skills development, learning about the difference between porn sex and healthy sex, identifying the negative consequences of porn use and addiction, developing self-soothing and stress management skills, and assistance recovering from porn-related damage to sexual attitudes, interests, and conditioned behaviors._______ As a society we need to overcome our embarrassment about talking about porn use and issues. We need to have the same courage Addicted and Ashamed had in bringing the problem out of the darkness. We need to rid ourselves of the outdated perceptions and beliefs about porn. It is not just harmless entertainment for many people, especially those too young to understand what an impact it can have on their lives. Only when we remove these barriers can we as a society begin to do the protective and preventative work that will be required to keep our children safe.______ Children have a right to sexual innocence. They have a right to let their sexuality develop at a natural pace, not one that is sped up and led astray by an industry whose primary goal is to make money. Children have a right to have their first sexual relationship with a partner whom they care about, not with a machine that teaches them to interact with a product, not a person. As parents, educators, and communities, we work hard to keep youth from smoking and using drugs and alcohol. We need to get past our group shame so we can help them resist the powerful pull of pornography as well.______ Addicted and Ashamed was brave enough to share her story, but not all children are, nor should they have to be. It is time we start facing our own fears, because in today’s porn-rich environment, a simple talk about the birds and the bees is not nearly enough._______ Wendy Maltz and Larry Maltz, licensed clinical social workers, are coauthors of . The Porn Trap: The Essential Guide to Overcoming Problems Caused by Pornography
Share Your Story of Sexual Recovery
Posted: May 10, 2008
If you have overcome a problem with porn or healed from sexual abuse feel free to contact us and share your story. Tell us in a paragraph or two about the positive changes you made, what was most helpful to you in recovery, how your life and intimate relationship have improved, and any words of wisdom you have for people wanting to do similar sexual healing work. If chosen, we will post your story anonymously on our News and Events page. Your story can help others heal. Share your story.
Wendy speaks in Seattle May 28th
Posted: May 8, 2008
Wendy Maltz joined John Bradshaw, Pat Carnes, Bill O'Hanlon, and other national speakers in presenting workshops at the 21st Annual Northwest Conference on Behavior Health and Addictive Disorders in Seattle (Bellevue) on May 28-30, 2008. The conference was sponsored by the Institute for Integral Development and the US Journal Training. Wendy spoke on the "The Porn Trap:Overcoming Problems of Pornography and the Internet" and "Recovering Healthy Sexuality After Trauma, Abuse and Addiction." For more information visit www.usjt.com,U.S. Journal Trainings
Just Released! The Porn Trap
Posted: April 22, 2008
Hooray! Wendy and Larry’s new book,The Porn Trap: The Essential Guide to Overcoming Problems Caused by Pornography is now available in local bookstores and via booksellers on-line. A groundbreaking resource, The Porn Trap helps readers understand how porn problems develop, surface, and impact a person’s life. Hailed as "Excellent," "Masterful," and "Much-needed," this book offers step-by-step guidance for moving away from porn and developing a richly satisfying sex life without it. If you are troubled by an unwanted relationship with porn or know someone who is, The Porn Trap can be your lifeline to understanding and profound healing.
Book Release Party
Posted: April 6, 2008
Come join Wendy and Larry Maltz to celebrate the release of their new book,The Porn Trap: The Essential Guide to Overcoming Problems Caused by Pornography , on Friday, May 2nd, 2008, from 7:00 -8:30 pm at the Baker Building, 975 High Street, in downtown Eugene, Oregon. They will discuss the purpose, contents, and writing of the book, as well as answer questions. Refreshments will be served. The Porn Trap and a variety of Wendy’s other books and videos/DVDs will be available for purchase and Larry and Wendy will be on hand to personally sign books.