Porn Detox Shopping List
Action beats intention. Before Day One, fill a duffel with these 21 items so you never scramble when cravings hit.
Device & Network Armor
- Router timer + lockbox: Set nightly shutdowns; keep the physical key with your accountability partner.
- Extra HDMI cable: Connect laptops to TVs in hotels so you can run safe media instead of browsing.
- Smart plug: Automate screen time by cutting power to your office setup at 10 p.m.
- Faraday pouch: Drop your phone inside when you need a full focus block.
Sensory Interrupt Tools
- Ice pack / cold compress: Keep in freezer for instant urge interruption.
- Lavender essential oil: Smell signals “calm” to the brain.
- Chewable peppermint gum: Engage taste/smell; disrupt autopilot.
- Stress ball or grip trainer: Idle hands become clean hands.
Mind & Body Fuel
- Electrolyte packets: Cravings spike when you’re dehydrated.
- Magnesium glycinate: Supports sleep and relaxation (check with your doctor).
- Protein snacks: Jerky, Greek yogurt, nuts—keep blood sugar stable.
- Omega-3 supplement: Supports brain health during dopamine recalibration.
Accountability & Clarity
- Recovery journal: Log urges, wins, gratitude.
- Mission statement cards: Print and place on desk, bathroom mirror, wallet.
- Sharpies + post-its: Write cues like “Call your partner” or “Open QuitPorn app first.”
- Accountability cue cards: Mini cards with crisis text templates.
Habits & Rewards
- Jump rope / resistance bands: Emergency workouts anywhere.
- Yoga mat: Stretch or meditate without excuses.
- Blue-light blocking glasses: Protect sleep when working late.
- New book / puzzle: Replace mindless scrolling with deliberate boredom.
- Reward envelope: Cash or gift card you unlock after hitting milestones.
How to Use the List
- Lay everything out on a table. Snap a photo and upload it to QuitPorn’s “Resources” tab so you remember the investment.
- Label each item with the trigger it solves. Example: Ice pack = “night cravings,” jump rope = “bored inside,” gum = “post-lunch slump.”
- Share the list with your accountability partner so they can restock you if morale dips.
You wouldn’t enter a boxing match without wraps or gloves. Don’t start detox without gear that fights for you.