'I was addicted to porn while training for the Olympics'
Summary
Freddie Woodward, a former British Olympic diver, shared that he struggled with addiction to online pornography from a young age, which affected his mental health and diving career. After years of trying, he overcame his addiction last year and now advocates for honest education on porn addiction.Key Facts
- Freddie Woodward competed for Team GB in diving at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
- He started watching online pornography regularly around age 12.
- At the height of his addiction, he sometimes viewed porn multiple times a day.
- His porn use increased as his diving career progressed, affecting his mental health.
- He also shared nude photos with strangers online, which were later leaked, causing personal distress.
- Woodward struggled with this addiction for about six years before quitting last year.
- He wants better education about porn addiction that is honest, not shameful.
- After retiring, he travels and makes social media videos with his girlfriend, Chika Izumi, a former Japanese national swimmer.
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