Movies/DVDs are dangerous territory for sex addicts trying desperately to recover successfully. The movie theater can be a nightmare if you don't have boundaries in place. I can't begin to tell you how many stories I have heard of precious recovery being damaged without pre-thought out movie boundaries.

Movies/DVDs are a great form of entertainment and can be enjoyed in a safe manner even for sex addicts. I myself enjoy movies, but only with firm boundaries. Some of the boundaries that sex addicts in my practice have utilized in order to maintain sobriety are as follows.

1. No movies within the first 90 days of recovery.
2. No "X" or "R" rated movies.
3. No "R" rated movies for the first 90 days of recovery.
4. No "R" or "PG-13" rated movies (PG-13 can have full nudity).
5. Only go to movies that you would take a child to see ("PG" or "G" rated).
6. Read movie reviews in paper and avoid "nudity" or "adult situation" movies.
7. Close your eyes during the movie when you sense a scene leading in a sexual direction.

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