Urge Surfing for Porn Addiction

Urge surfing is a mindfulness-based technique that helps you ride out cravings without acting on them. Instead of fighting urges or giving in, you observe them like waves—they rise, peak, and eventually pass.

What is Urge Surfing?

Urge surfing was developed from mindfulness-based relapse prevention. The core insight is that urges are temporary—they intensify, peak, and then subside, typically within 15-30 minutes.

Rather than trying to suppress an urge (which often makes it stronger), urge surfing teaches you to:

1. Notice the urge without judgment
2. Observe where you feel it in your body
3. Breathe through the intensity
4. Ride it out until it passes

Why Use AI for Urge Surfing?

AI makes urge surfing more accessible by:

• Guiding you in real-time when you're in the middle of a craving
• Personalizing the experience based on your specific situation
• Being available 24/7 when urges hit (often late at night)
• Providing judgment-free support when you need it most

How It Works

The urge surfing prompt guides you through a structured session where you identify physical sensations, observe them mindfully, and breathe through the intensity until the urge naturally subsides.

Research shows that urges typically peak and pass within 15-30 minutes. The prompt helps you get through this window without acting on the urge.