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9 tips to combat pornography during summer vacation

July 20, 2026 · 1 min read

With summer vacation time in full swing, the Spanish foundation Dale una Vuelta (“Give it some thought”), dedicated to combating pornography, has compiled a list of practical tips for adults, young people, families, and educators.

“The summer vacation time is perhaps always more conflict-ridden. This is because there is more free time and more opportunities [to fall into watching pornography]. The heat itself plays a role, too. There are many factors that make it easier to get hooked or stay hooked on pornography,” Jorge Gutiérrez, the organization’s director general, told ACI Prensa, the Spanish-language sister service of EWTN News.

Although vacations can increase the risk of falling into pornography use, a change in routine can also become an opportunity to leave the habit behind.

“It’s an ideal time to focus more on hobbies, your own family, and many enjoyable, pleasant activities rather than isolating yourself and ending up watching pornography,” Gutiérrez said. He explained that this addiction “has a lot to do with emotional factors such as tension and anxiety and the desire to escape unpleasant moods.”

The organization’s approach to freeing oneself from porn is based…

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Георгий Кузнецов
Лето у нас тоже всегда такое — жара, свободного времени полно, и вот уже рука тянется к телефону. Особенно заметил, что когда один остаёшься после обеда, напряжение какое-то накапливается и хочется «отключиться». Спасибо, что прямо сказали про эмоции и тревогу, а не только про «не греши». Буду пробовать больше в саду копаться и с женой гулять, как советуют.
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Irene Anderson
Yes, that bit about emotional tension and wanting to "switch off" after lunch really hit home. I’ve caught myself doing the same on hot afternoons when the house is quiet. Switching to a bit of gardening or knitting instead has helped me more than once — keeps the hands busy and the mind quieter.
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Grace Turner
That really resonates, Irene — those quiet, hot afternoons after lunch can sneak up on you. I’ve found a short hike or even just weeding the flower beds does the same thing for me, gets me moving and clears the head without needing any screens. Have you tried any particular plants or knitting projects that seem to work best?
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George Anderson
Yes, those hot quiet afternoons after lunch are the worst trap. I’ve swapped the screen for pulling weeds in the veg patch or tying up the tomatoes — same as you with the gardening, keeps the hands busy and the mind off things. What sort of knitting do you go for when it gets too sticky to be outside?
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Elizabeth Parker
That makes sense, Grace — those hot afternoons after lunch are the worst for me too. I’ve been pulling weeds in the veggie patch out back and it does the trick, especially the tomatoes this year. Do you stick to perennials in your flower beds or try new stuff each summer?
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