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The smarter way to quit porn.

If you’ve tried everything, it’s time for a deeper approach. Relay is a group-based program that surrounds you with strong community, healthy accountability, and daily exercises to rewire your brain — all for less than the cost of therapy.
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Porn addiction is lonely.

What is pornography addiction and what are the signs?

Pornography addiction is the compulsive and unwanted use of porn or other sexual behavior that goes against your values. Whether you're fully addicted or not, this issue often leads to deep pain and frustration that can affect many areas of life. Signs of porn addiction include an increasing need for more explicit material, difficulty stopping the behavior, and negative impacts on relationships. The Relay program is specifically designed to address the root causes of sexual addiction, offering a supportive community and tools to help you quit porn and regain control of your life.

Why is porn so difficult to quit?

Quitting porn is difficult because it creates strong neural pathways in the brain, reinforcing a cycle that’s hard to break. Repeatedly using pornography, masturbation, or similar behaviors as a coping mechanism for life’s stressors strengthens these pathways, making the habit deeply ingrained. This powerful grip on both the mind and body makes breaking free from sexual addiction especially challenging. The Relay program helps you recognize these patterns and makes it easier to take steps that allow the brain to heal and rewire—no matter how many years you've dealt with it.

What is the root cause of compulsive sexual behavior?

The root cause of compulsive sexual behavior often lies in shame, isolation, and — most of all — pain that likely traces back to your childhood. Feelings of loneliness, disconnection, or emotional emptiness can drive us to seek comfort in the familiarity of porn or masturbation. The Relay program address this isolation by matching you into a tight-knit small group of peers in recovery. It's critical to have people who understand your struggle, who won't judge, and who can help you stay strong in moments of temptation. You can stay anonymous, but still access the power of peer connection 24/7!

Should I tell someone about my porn issue?

Yes, it’s highly encouraged to share your struggle with someone. While it’s natural to feel scared or resistant to open up, another part of you may long to be seen and loved in your struggle. Pornography addiction, like all addictions, thrives in isolation and shame, but true healing comes from stepping into the light and embracing connection. Sharing with family members or a therapist can be helpful, but having a supportive community of people facing the same challenges is essential. That’s why we built Relay.

What are the negative effects of pornography or masturbation?

The negative effects of pornography can include poor mental health, such as increased anxiety, depression, loneliness, and low self-esteem. It can lead to spiritual emptiness and broken trust in marriages and relationships. Many who struggle with compulsive porn use feel powerless and ashamed, which can deepen feelings of living a lie. This often results in a skewed self-perception and decreased life satisfaction. Additionally, excessive porn consumption can contribute to unhealthy views of sexuality and intimacy, negatively impacting both personal well-being and relationships. The Relay program is designed to help break free from these harmful patterns.

How can I get help?

If you’re struggling and feel like you’ve already tried everything, it’s easy to feel hopeless. But the right kind of help can make all the difference. Many people find that traditional approaches only scratch the surface, leaving deeper issues unaddressed. To truly break free, it’s crucial to understand the underlying reasons you’re still stuck—reasons that may not be immediately obvious. Getting the right help means finding a program that doesn’t just focus on stopping the behavior but also digs into the root causes of your struggle. This deeper understanding is key to lasting change. At Relay, we provide a supportive community and therapy-like tracks designed to uncover these hidden factors, helping you finally break the cycle and regain control of your life.

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therapist-trusted solution
thousands of people served
the #1 group-based recovery program

Make lasting change with real connection.

Relay's digital program gives you close-knit community to experience the power of healthy honesty and shame-free accountability.
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Find group-based support in a team

Far too often, shame and stigma around sexual addiction prevent us from getting quality help. Relay was built to make it easier to find others in the same boat — so you can stop struggling alone.

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Tackle the issues under the surface

Relay guides you through personalized reflections that delve into the urges and emotional factors contributing to your addiction, helping you understand and respond to triggers.

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Get feedback to adapt your plan

Relay helps you easily record and share your progress, challenges, and experiences. Our analytics can then pinpoint patterns and trends, helping you prevent relapses long before they occur.

Why people choose Relay

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Personalized recovery system

Rather than a one-size-fits-all program, Relay assesses your situation to figure out where your gaps are. It helps you make a plan to manage specific triggers, create effective boundaries, and reinforce positive areas that lead to healing.

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Powerful, holistic change

This isn't just a program to quit porn or masturbation habits. Leading therapists designed Relay to help you go underneath the surface and address the root causes that have been keeping you stuck and hopeless for years. The ultimate goal here is to help you not only get freedom, but to help you become more whole and happy than you even were before your addiction.

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Top-rated community

The #1 reason people love Relay is because of the community. It's the most approachable and user-friendly way to stop struggling alone. Stay as anonymous as you want while getting shame-free accountability and real support alongside other people working through a similar struggle.

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Lifelong sustainability

People love Relay because it gives them the confidence to stay on track and build the habits that lead to lasting change. With Relay, you’ll have the tools to manage triggers, analyze setbacks, and stick to your recovery plan—right in your pocket, available 24/7. It’s designed to help you gain momentum quickly and maintain sobriety for the long haul.

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The better way to quit porn addiction

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How it works

Create your personalized recovery plan

We’ll start by asking some questions to help you build your Recovery Zone — a personalized plan designed to help you both prevent relapse and move towards deeper healing.

Get matched with a team and start connecting

After getting to know your situation, we’ll match you with a specific group of 5-10 people working towards a similar goal. You can remain anonymous if you’d like!

Go deeper with psychology-based lessons

Based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles, you’ll begin to work through content designed to help you do the heart-work necessary for lasting change.

Check in daily, stay accountable together

As you log each day, you can see team members’ progress. Enjoying shame-free accountability and fostering connection together is a huge piece of the program.

Sustaining progress for long-term success

You’ll adjust your plan over time as you discover what works for you. This iterative approach helps you to grow into a sustainable lifestyle that can lead to lasting results.

Sound familiar?
You're doing your best, but you're tired of hurting your relationship
You've tried a million times, but you just keep relapsing
Part of you is hesitant and doubtful, but the real you doesn't want to give up
You recognize that you can't do it alone and need outside help
You can't afford to stay stuck, so you're ready to do whatever it takes
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What people are saying

Relay has been a game changer in helping me stay accountable for my decisions. The fact that there's a group of people to call upon, in those moments where you feel like no one would understand.

John

Relay was essential in my recovery and getting me back on my life path. I will always refer Relay to anyone who needs help with addiction.

Russell

It's not so much that this will just help me overcome this addiction, it's the community. I'm so glad something like this exists, something fresh and full of tools and resources.

Mike

Thank you so much! This app is a dream come true! It actually is working and giving me and my group hope we didn't think we had

Joseph

The program is organized and asks a lot of questions that are pointed towards honesty and vulnerability. I appreciate the privacy that this program has to as well as the transparency that is needed in order to get better.

Fran

Super helpful program. Adds a solid sense of community to an issue that is usually dealt with alone. Still allows you to have privacy, while getting support from those around you. I would recommend this for anyone struggling

Ethan

I’ve tried many other programs, but I must say I see things in this program that are definitely going to help me and I am very hopeful. I’m already feeling the strength that comes from sharing with the group.

Matthew

I’m involved in one other program, but I feel like the features provided here are much more interactive and allow me to be myself. I feel like there’s someone close at hand who can help me when I’m under real temptation to act out!

Colden

After going through several addiction recovery programs, by far Relay has helped me understand my addiction.

Andy

This app has really helped me connect with others. I've never had this much success before. It's incredible and getting better everyday

Olivia

Relay has saved me on multiple occasions. So many helpful tools to use to get better, particularly the Red Flag. Just 2 days ago I was close to giving in till I remembered it. I probably would have fallen again without that help

Ryan

It is a great tool to facilitate connection with others to get rid of this nasty addiction. I have learned much from the people I have interacted with on this app. Would recommend 100%

Tom

Having earnest, judgement-free conversations through Relay with others who have struggled is like a warm hug when you feel most isolated and alone. Please give Relay a try because it will really MEAN something in your life

Kyle

This app has helped me so much. I’ve been struggling with this since I was 16 and I’ve tried so many things, but with this app and the support from my group I have been able to be sober for a while

Rhett

Complete recovery support that costs less than a single therapy session

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Full program access
$299
Includes access to 90+ interactive lessons made by clinical experts, a suite of evidence-based tools, and a dedicated, private group for deeper accountability.

Year-long support, all available 24/7 whenever you need it.

Invest in yourself, without the risk.

We know you’ve had your hopes up before, so we want to help you give Relay a fair chance, worry-free.
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We’ll help you obtain a full refund — no questions asked.