Get help
Where to find support right now, and when to talk to a professional.
If you are in immediate danger or thinking about harming yourself, call your local emergency number now, or go to the nearest emergency department.
Talk to someone today
- Anywhere in the world: Free, confidential support lines worldwide lists free, confidential crisis and emotional-support lines by country.
- United States: call or text 988 to reach the Call or text 988 (United States).
- Someone you trust: a friend, family member, teacher, faith leader, or doctor. You don’t have to explain everything to ask for support.
When professional help makes sense
NoFap Legends is a self-improvement resource. It can’t replace professional care. Consider talking to a professional if:
- your sexual behavior or pornography use feels out of control despite repeated attempts to change it;
- it is causing serious problems in your relationships, work, studies, finances, or health;
- you feel intense shame, low mood, anxiety, or hopelessness, or you are using sex to cope with difficult feelings;
- you have erection problems or other sexual health symptoms, which can have physical causes worth checking;
- your distress comes mainly from conflict between your behavior and your values or faith, which a therapist can help you work through without judgment.
Who can help
- A doctor or general practitioner can check physical causes of sexual health symptoms, review medications, and refer you to specialists.
- A licensed psychologist, counselor, or therapist can help with compulsive behavior, mood, anxiety, and shame. Approaches with research support include cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy.
- A certified sex therapist specializes in sexual concerns. In many countries you can search the Referral directory of certified sex therapists and counselors.
- Therapist directories such as the Find a therapist let you filter by issue, location, and online sessions.
Many people worry about being judged. Sexual concerns are a routine part of healthcare work, and a good professional will treat you with respect. If the first person you see isn’t a good fit, it is okay to try someone else.
Read more in our guide: When to seek professional support for compulsive behavior.