Welcome to this web site devoted to the support and help of Latter-day Saints who are desirous of overcoming sexual addiction/compulsion in their lives. This site is not sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is written by members of the Church who are recovering sex addicts/compulsives who wish to help others that might also be involved in this evil and have a desire to change. One need not be a member of the LDS church to participate here, but we believe that "Sobriety" or "Bottom Line Behavior" has been clearly defined for us in the scriptures and by modern-day prophets. Because of this belief, we are different than other 12-step programs who do not adhere to any particular theology or specific religion.

Latter Day Sexual Recovery's mission is to provide an understanding, non-judgmental environment, available worldwide via the World Wide Web, for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints who are sexual addicts/compulsives, where they can obtain information and education, engage in open dialogue and find support resources so that they can go through a recovery program based on the teachings of the LDS Church, whereby they may overcome this addiction and participate in full fellowship in the church and gain their salvation.

Here you will find resources and information on sexual addiction and recovery keeping an LDS doctrinal perspective in mind. This is also a place where addicts/compulsives can communicate with others who are struggling. As the title of this site indicates, we believe the words of the Lord that if we humble ourselves and truly work to overcome, that He can help you tun this weakness into a strength. (Ether 12:27)

Perhaps one of the most important things that you can know is that you are not alone; either in your sexual activities or your feelings of guilt and shame. There are many church members both male and female who have become involved in sexual behaviors that are seemingly beyond their power to control or stop. Unfortunately, these behaviors can lead to broken families, lost jobs, financial ruin and serious health related problems like AIDS or other STDs . Even knowing this, however, doesn't seem to make a difference, and we continually find ourselves in the painful cycle of acting out. Breaking this compulsive cycle is difficult and takes time. Addicts have typically been acting out for years, and it may take years to control ourselves.

Because of the strict black and white teachings of the church in regards to chastity, morality and virtue, one of the difficult things about this compulsion is the extreme guilt and shame that we feel as church members. It is often difficult to believe that God can love us and forgive us, but His words are true when he tells us that "...although your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow." (Isa. 1:18) You must have faith in Christ and turn your life over to him, trusting that He will help you and cleanse you.

We hope this site conveys God's love, compassion and His desire to see us succeed and be happy. Thank you for being here. Please take time to read and learn.

There is help, hope and healing here.

Paul H.

The many, many people who have been helped by this site should be forever grateful to Paul H., its founder, for the labor of love he began even before the site first appeared.

In April of the year 2000, Paul turned the operation of LDSR over to me, Rex Goode. I find the shoes of our friend and founder of this site to indeed be very large shoes to fill. I hope I do nothing to detract from the vision he had of this place being a resource for hope, help, and healing.

Whether you are coming here for your first time, or are a return visitor, it is my sincere hope that you will discover something of value to aid you in your daily life. If you are a struggler, spouse, parent, friend, therapist, or priesthood leader, you are most welcome here. Please feel free to read the information and participate in the discussion forums.

The path of life is fraught with many pitfalls. Those who have fallen into the pit of sexual addiction are not utterly lost souls, but the way out is not an easy one, though it is a simple one. We affirm that through the atonement of Jesus Christ, and by active faith in him, you may overcome the world and its filth. His words are clear and the path he marked, simple and true. We invite you to set foot on that path and let him lead you out of whatever snare has trapped you.

I welcome each and every earnest visitor, but to those who struggle with sexual addiction, I extend a special hand of fellowship. I invite you to participate in our daily discussion journal. I urge you to read the information and articles here to gain some insight into your struggles. Visit the associated links. Reach out to a therapist. Confide in your priesthood leaders.

Most of all, do not give up. In your fellowship here, you will find that there are others just like yourself. They struggle with the same things. Some have found success. Learn from them. Some are struggling even more than you. Encourage them. What is most beautiful about the people here is that they have set their eyes on the mark made by the Savior, and they press toward that mark with faith, stumbling here and there, but always reaching forward. I invite you to join them.

Stephen Rex Goode - Webmaster