Break the Loop

Break the Loop is a private self-help app for adults who feel caught in patterns of compulsive sexual behavior or pornography use.

The goal is not to eliminate sexual desire or judge normal sexual behavior. Break the Loop helps you pause during the hardest few minutes, step out of automatic reactions, and make a more deliberate choice.

WHEN AN URGE FEELS STRONG

• Check in with your current urge intensity
• Follow a simple 90-second pause
• Change your surroundings with a small, practical action
• Delay the decision for 10 minutes
• Reassess how you feel without labeling the outcome as success or failure
• Connect with someone you know through your preferred messaging app

UNDERSTAND YOUR PATTERNS

Record only what feels useful, including your mood, situation, possible triggers, urge intensity, and the actions you tried. Over time, Break the Loop can help you recognize:

• Common triggers and difficult times of day
• Emotional and situational patterns
• Which responses have been most helpful
• Changes in sleep, focus, mood, and sense of control
• How often you started or completed a 10-minute delay

BUILD A PERSONAL RESPONSE PLAN

Create simple “if–then” plans for situations that commonly lead to unwanted behavior. Focus each plan on something you want to protect, such as sleep, concentration, intimacy, honesty, or personal autonomy.

PRACTICAL REGULATION EXERCISES

Use guided breathing, short movement, physical relaxation, sleep preparation, stress grounding, and alternative activities for loneliness or boredom.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN

• No account required
• Anonymous by default
• Sensitive records encrypted and stored on your device
• No cloud copy of your records
• No access to your browsing history, contacts, or private conversations
• Optional Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode lock
• Neutral notification text designed to protect your privacy

FREE CORE SUPPORT

Immediate support, 90-second pauses, delayed decisions, raw records, basic seven-day insights, core exercises, your first response plan, and privacy protection remain available for free.

Break the Loop Plus unlocks 30-day and detailed insights, the complete exercise library, and additional response plans. Existing records and plans remain accessible if your subscription ends.

Break the Loop is a self-help tool. It does not diagnose compulsive sexual behavior disorder, replace professional care, or provide crisis treatment. Having a strong sex drive, masturbating, or viewing sexual content does not by itself mean that someone has a disorder.