By Melissa Koenig For Dailymail.Com Published: 01:00 BST, 9 July 2024 | Updated: 03:26 BST, 9 July 2024 429 View comments Porn star Jesse Jane’s cause of death has finally been revealed more than six months after she was found unconscious alongside her boyfriend.Gay porno The 43-year-old adult film star, whose real name is Cindy Taylor, and her partner, Brett Hasenmueller, were found dead by authorities in late January after police were called to their address in the city of Moore, Oklahoma for a welfare check. Officers said at the time Hasenmuller had not appeared at work for several days when they entered the residence and found them both dead. It has since been revealed that both Jane and her boyfriend of an accidental fentanyl and cocaine overdose – with the Office of Chief Medical Examiner for Oklahoma noting that her body was already decomposing when it was found, according to the Oklahoman. A full report is expected to be released on July 17. Adult film actress Jesse Jane died of an accidental fentanyl and cocaine overdose A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Jane signed a contract in 2002 with Digital Playground, and went on in to star in Pirates and Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge.  TMZ reported that the movies cost around $8 million to produce, and are considered the most expensive adult films to date.  This exposure launched her into stardom, appearing on the cover of magazines including FHM, Maxim, and Front.  Her success saw her make an appearance in the TV show Entourage alongside the likes of Kevin Connolly and Adrian Grenier.  Jane would later make her way to Playboy, and worked on their popular live show called ‘Night Calls,’ and hosted their ‘Naughty Amateur Home Videos.’  Her work in the industry saw her inducted into the AVN and XRCO Hall of Fame.  ‘I got into porn at the perfect time, when porn stars mattered,’ she told GQ in 2018.  ‘Everybody knew who you were because they actually had to buy your product or DVDs, everything,’ Jane explained.  ‘Porn was so naughty, but everybody watched it.’  Police in Oklahoma were called to a residence after colleagues reported that her boyfriend, Brett Hasenmueller, had not appeared at work for several days Jane was married to fellow porn actor Rick Patrick for seven years, but the couple divorced in 2012. Several years later, in 2020, Jane was arrested for allegedly attacking her then boyfriend during an alcohol-fueled couple’s quarrel.  The star was booked into Cleveland County Jail on a charge of domestic violence following the alleged incident.  Police who responded to the couple’s home that morning were met in the driveway by the porn star’s boyfriend, who was nursing a bloody left eye and had bite marks on his left hand.  When interviewed by police, Jane reportedly offered a different version of events, claiming that her boyfriend picked her up by the neck and hurled her against the wall.  She is now survived by one son.  Actor and director Tommy Gunn, whose real name is Thomas Strada, shared an emotional tribute to Jane following her unexpected death in January (Gunn and Jane pictured together on September 12, 2005 at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, California)  As the news spread of her unexpected death, tributes poured in for the adult film star from others in the industry.  Actor and director Tommy Gunn, whose real name is Thomas Strada, shared an emotional tribute to Jane, with whom he had co-starred in multiple films including Pirates. Taking to X, he shared an image of the two together saying he was ‘grateful to have been graced’ by her presence.  Gunn also touched on how he saw her passing as being the end of the ‘golden days’ of the adult movie industry.   He said: ‘I’m at a loss for words about the news of Jesse Jane’s passing, we started the same year in 2004.  ‘She possessed an energy about herself that was just unmatchable, she was such a wonderful person and always made me smile and feel loved, you could always feel her presence the moment she walked in the room.  ‘We worked together numerous times and in fact made some of the biggest movies this business and the world will ever see.  ‘This news brings a bit of sign that the golden days of the industry are over most certainly over. ‘I’m so happy and grateful to have been part of a time where there was a feeling of family and camaraderie. Jane signed a contract in 2002 with Digital Playground, and went on in to star in Pirates and Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge ‘Rest in Power Angel, I’m grateful to have been graced by your presence. And to ALL of the other wonderful people we have lost along the way, You are not forgotten. I love you!’ Alana Evans, president of the Adult Performance Artists Guild (APAG), also told Rolling Stone: ‘Jesse was a mega star. She was discovered at Hawaiian Tropics contest.  ‘Even though she quickly became a porn sensation, it didn’t go to her head. She was as sweet as could be.  ‘I remember tearing the movie premiere for, I wasn’t in the cast, but she snuck me into the VIP balcony with the cast, so I could watch the movie with her up there.  ‘It was the first time any of us had seen anything like that on a big screen, and I remember how proud she was.’ Meanwhile, adult movie director Joone, who directed the Pirates films starring Jane, said on X: ‘I am heartbroken by the loss of my friend, Jesse Jane, who was a remarkable person and a phenomenal artist.  ‘She touched so many lives with her grace and beauty, her infectious laugh and a smile that lit up the world. I’m honored to have known her and to have been her friend.’ Tributes were also made on social media for Hasenmueller. One person shared a picture of him, saying: ‘Damn I’m at such a loss of words my heart aches for you my friend Brett D. Hasenmueller. ‘You were such a good guy and had such an amazing soul you were not just my friend you were my brother you were my family. ‘I could always count on you if I needed anything or just needed a friend to shoot the s**t with or when we would see each other out and about we would catch up about life and see when and where the next time. ‘Love you bro rest in peace until we see each other again.’ Another said: ‘Brett D. Hasenmueller embodied unwavering support, with a heart of gold that touched everyone. ‘Always ready with a smile, a comforting hug, and a collection of dad jokes. Here’s a reminder to hug those you love today, because tomorrow isn’t promised. ‘Farewell, Brett, may you rest in peace, a cherished friend.’ Published by Associated Newspapers Ltd Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group

By Martin Robinson, Chief Reporter Published: 12:45 BST, 9 July 2024 | Updated: 13:07 BST, 9 July 2024 125 View comments Johnny Depp has been mobbed in London as his rehabilitation following the Amber Heard scandal continues apace, aided by an American porn star turned PI who has gone to war with the actor’s ex-wife and her supporters.Gay porno The Pirates of the Caribbean star, who turned 61 last month, even kissed the hands of a superfan waiting for him outside a venue in the capital this week. Johnny’s bodyguard stepped in when a woman refused to let go of him.  But the megastar, who is living in London to paint, told his protection to step back before kissing her hand, causing squeals in the crowd, who had pictures, artwork and even limbs signed by the American. ‘Johnny Depp’s very public rehabilitation is going strong – while Amber has vanished and is living in Madrid’, one senior figure with links to London and Hollywood told MailOnline today.  His London appearance was hours after Paul Barresi, the private eye hired by Amber Heard when she split from Johnny to find dirt on him, released a new book where he claims his investigation found Depp to be too generous with a ‘respect and adoration for women’. And it came as the Depp v. Heard Channel 4 documentary began trending on Netflix Netflix, reflecting the continuing fascination with the couple’s relationship as well as their divorce and legal battles in the UK and US. Johnny Depp kisses the hand of a fan in London this week as his rehabilitation continues Mr Depp also allowed the fan waiting for him in the British capital this week to kiss his hand The star’s security stepped in when the woman wouldn’t let go of him, but the actor told his bodyguard it was ‘ok’ and he kissed her hand Depp lost his defamation trial in the UK, but a second libel trial in Virginia against Heard would rule in his favor, with a jury awarding him a total of $15million in damages. Amber is now living in Spain having apparently quit Hollywood It has been quite the turnaround for Depp – four years after he lost a libel case in the UK against the publisher of The Sun over a story that described him as a ‘wife beater’. He did then sue Amber in the US for libel over similar allegations – and won $15million in damages.  The former couple have gone in different directions. Amber is understood to have quit Hollywood and settled in the Spanish capital with her three-year-old daughter – born thanks to a surrogate. In his new book, ‘Johnny Depp’s Accidental Fixer’, Paul Barresi, 74, reveals his shock at the tremendous amount of support towards the actor amid his legal battle against ex-wife Amber Heard Her ex-husband, however, now has four careers.  Currently he is renting an art studio in London’s West End to create new art – having not painted seriously for years. He is in the middle of a three-year $20million contract as the face of Dior’s Sauvage men’s perfume.  He is also a gigging guitarist, appearing on stages around the world including at the Royal Albert Hall with friends including Rod Stewart and Eric Clapton. And his acting is back up and running. He was the star of last year’s Cannes Film Festival because of his role in the French-language biopic Jeanne du Barry, where he  played King Louis XV. He is also directing his first movie in 25 years. Depp is working with Al Pacino on a biopic of Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani. Screenwriter and producer of the swashbuckling franchise Pirates of the Caribbean, Terry Rossio, has told DailyMail.com that now that Depp has cleaned up his act he would be welcomed back as Jack Sparrow with open arms. Previously Depp said he would never work for Disney again as sources said he felt harshly treated by them. It will remain to be seen if his stance has softened.  While he could not escape the shocking court cases involving Amber Heard untarnished, his fans have remained loyal to him – as proved by the scenes in London this week. Mr Barresi is a former adult film actor turned P.I. and Hollywood fixer whose previous clients include Arnold Schwarzenegger , Tom Cruise and Sylvester Stallone. He claims Amber and his supporters have fought to bring him down Today the one-time private investigator hired by Amber Heard’s legal team to dig up dirt on Johnny Depp admitted he was stunned at the amount of unwavering support towards the actor while he had been facing abuse allegations. Paul Barresi, a pensioner and former porn star, said that during investigation into the star that the ‘one fault I found in Johnny… was the overwhelming generosity he extended to countless individuals who had ‘no deserved right to it’. He also has gone to war with Ms Heard’s supporters, calling them ‘nut jobs’ and ‘vicious mentally ill conspirators’ who are out to ruin his life. In his new self-published book, Johnny Depp’s Accidental Fixer, released on July 5,  Mr Barresi, 74, recalls interviewing 100 people ahead of Depp’s libel trials against his ex-wife, only to find that the majority were still on the star’s side.  They described Depp as a ‘gentleman’s gentleman’ and as someone who ‘doesn’t have a mean bone in his body’, despite the disturbing accusations that had been leveled against him.  Friends of the Pirates of the Caribbean star also told Barresi that Depp had ‘respect and adoration for women’ – in contrast to Heard’s claims that he was physically and mentally abusive. Johnny Depp’s massive fan base stood by the actor as he fought the abuse allegations leveled against him by ex-wife Amber Heard during their explosive defamation trial in Virginia in 2022  Heard’s team hired the former private investigaor in July 2019 to turn up information that could be useful in her case against Depp, indefamation trials in the UK and the US But according to Barresi, a former adult film actor turned P.I. and Hollywood fixer  whose previous clients include Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tom Cruise and Sylvester Stallone, he had embarked on an ‘unwavering quest for the truth’ about Depp, even if the findings were not what Heard’s lawyers wanted. Barresi was first hired by Heard’s team in July 2019 to turn up information that could be useful against Depp, ahead of both defamation trials in the UK and the US.  Depp ultimately lost the 2020 libel case heard at the High Court in London against a UK newspaper which had branded him a ‘wife-beater’, with a judge ruling he had put Heard in fear of her life. But back in the US, a second libel trial in Virginia against Heard ruled in Depp’s favour, with a jury awarding him a total of $15million – $10million in compensation and $5million in punitive damages. Barresi does not specify which case he was working on, only that he was given the instructions to ‘delve into the life and history of Johnny Depp and uncover evidence of his alleged physical abuse towards women’. He was told to dig up witness statements, videos, photos or anything else that could substantiate Heard’s claims against Depp. But once Barresi began speaking to Depp’s associates, he found that the picture was more positive than Heard’s lawyers had hoped for. Brad Furman, the director of 2018 crime thriller City of Lies, was among those who disputed some of the allegations that had been leveled against Depp over the years.  The Hollywood star was sued in an unrelated case for assault, by the film’s location manager Gregg Brooks in 2017. Johnny Depp supporters  argue with an Amber Heard supporter outside of a Fairfax County Court House May 27, 2022 The crew member claimed Depp had become violent with him on the set of the movie. Brooks’s personal assistant Miguel Guittierrez backed him up and said Depp offered Brooks $100,000 to punch him in the face and then punched Brooks twice in the lower torso. But Furman disagreed with this and told Barresi the fight didn’t get physical and Depp has ‘always been delightful’. A set production assistants also said Depp was ‘lovely’ and a retired LAPD officer who was working on the film said the fight was ‘trivial’ in his view. When Barresi suggested that Depp was violent, model and actress Carre Otis scoffed at the idea and said it was ‘ridiculous’, he writes in the book.  Former child star Olivia Barash, who worked at famed Hollywood nightclub, The Viper Room, which Depp owned in the 1990s, echoed those sentiments, claiming ‘Johnny doesn’t have a mean bone in his body’. Richmond Arquette, of the Arquette acting clan, who worked at the Viper Room too, called Depp ‘a gentleman’s gentleman’. Barresi widened his net and spoke with others who had known Depp for years. They included the singer Chuck Weiss who said: ‘In my presence, Johnny has always demonstrated respect and adoration for women’. Journalist Seven McDonald rebuffed Barresi’s efforts to dig up dirt on Depp, saying she never knew the actor to be threatening. Brooks also claimed Johnny’s ‘intoxication and temper created a hostile, abusive and unsafe work environment,’ on the set of City of Lies  She said: ‘I don’t think I can help you. Johnny is a sweet man. I’ve never seen him be violent – in fact, just the opposite. Johnny Depp is the type who would crawl down a drainpipe to save a kitten from drowning’. Perhaps the most forthright to defend Depp was tattoo artist Jonathan Shaw, a close friend of the actor. He told Barresi: ‘Johnny is super controlled, and a superhuman being. ‘The only thing I would be willing to help that gold- digging w***e (Heard) do is help load the gun she wanted to use to blow her f****** brains out’. Barresi does include some unflattering accounts of Depp. Journalist Mark Ebner recounted how Depp threatened to ‘set (him) on fire’ during an encounter at the Viper Room which even Barresi says was a ‘chilling preclude’ to Depp’s now infamous text to his actor buddy Paul Bettany about burning Heard, a detail that came out at the trial in Virginia. The ex-wife of Depp’s close buddy Isaac Baruch said that Baruch was a ‘manipulator’ and that he and Depp are ‘birds of a feather’. But overall Barresi came away with admiration for Depp and said he felt a ‘deep empathy for his struggles and triumphs’. His research allowed Barresi to understand the ‘complexities of his character’, he writes. Barresi writes: ‘Through this journey, I aimed to honor our shared humanity, shedding light on the man behind the myths and offering a narrative grounded in genuine understanding and compassion.’ Published by Associated Newspapers Ltd Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group

By Melissa Koenig For Dailymail.Com Published: 01:00 BST, 9 July 2024 | Updated: 03:26 BST, 9 July 2024 429 View comments Porn star Jesse Jane’s cause of death has finally been revealed more than six months after she was found unconscious alongside her boyfriend.Gay porno The 43-year-old adult film star, whose real name is Cindy Taylor, and her partner, Brett Hasenmueller, were found dead by authorities in late January after police were called to their address in the city of Moore, Oklahoma for a welfare check. Officers said at the time Hasenmuller had not appeared at work for several days when they entered the residence and found them both dead. It has since been revealed that both Jane and her boyfriend of an accidental fentanyl and cocaine overdose – with the Office of Chief Medical Examiner for Oklahoma noting that her body was already decomposing when it was found, according to the Oklahoman. A full report is expected to be released on July 17. Adult film actress Jesse Jane died of an accidental fentanyl and cocaine overdose A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Jane signed a contract in 2002 with Digital Playground, and went on in to star in Pirates and Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge.  TMZ reported that the movies cost around $8 million to produce, and are considered the most expensive adult films to date.  This exposure launched her into stardom, appearing on the cover of magazines including FHM, Maxim, and Front.  Her success saw her make an appearance in the TV show Entourage alongside the likes of Kevin Connolly and Adrian Grenier.  Jane would later make her way to Playboy, and worked on their popular live show called ‘Night Calls,’ and hosted their ‘Naughty Amateur Home Videos.’  Her work in the industry saw her inducted into the AVN and XRCO Hall of Fame.  ‘I got into porn at the perfect time, when porn stars mattered,’ she told GQ in 2018.  ‘Everybody knew who you were because they actually had to buy your product or DVDs, everything,’ Jane explained.  ‘Porn was so naughty, but everybody watched it.’  Police in Oklahoma were called to a residence after colleagues reported that her boyfriend, Brett Hasenmueller, had not appeared at work for several days Jane was married to fellow porn actor Rick Patrick for seven years, but the couple divorced in 2012. Several years later, in 2020, Jane was arrested for allegedly attacking her then boyfriend during an alcohol-fueled couple’s quarrel.  The star was booked into Cleveland County Jail on a charge of domestic violence following the alleged incident.  Police who responded to the couple’s home that morning were met in the driveway by the porn star’s boyfriend, who was nursing a bloody left eye and had bite marks on his left hand.  When interviewed by police, Jane reportedly offered a different version of events, claiming that her boyfriend picked her up by the neck and hurled her against the wall.  She is now survived by one son.  Actor and director Tommy Gunn, whose real name is Thomas Strada, shared an emotional tribute to Jane following her unexpected death in January (Gunn and Jane pictured together on September 12, 2005 at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, California)  As the news spread of her unexpected death, tributes poured in for the adult film star from others in the industry.  Actor and director Tommy Gunn, whose real name is Thomas Strada, shared an emotional tribute to Jane, with whom he had co-starred in multiple films including Pirates. Taking to X, he shared an image of the two together saying he was ‘grateful to have been graced’ by her presence.  Gunn also touched on how he saw her passing as being the end of the ‘golden days’ of the adult movie industry.   He said: ‘I’m at a loss for words about the news of Jesse Jane’s passing, we started the same year in 2004.  ‘She possessed an energy about herself that was just unmatchable, she was such a wonderful person and always made me smile and feel loved, you could always feel her presence the moment she walked in the room.  ‘We worked together numerous times and in fact made some of the biggest movies this business and the world will ever see.  ‘This news brings a bit of sign that the golden days of the industry are over most certainly over. ‘I’m so happy and grateful to have been part of a time where there was a feeling of family and camaraderie. Jane signed a contract in 2002 with Digital Playground, and went on in to star in Pirates and Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge ‘Rest in Power Angel, I’m grateful to have been graced by your presence. And to ALL of the other wonderful people we have lost along the way, You are not forgotten. I love you!’ Alana Evans, president of the Adult Performance Artists Guild (APAG), also told Rolling Stone: ‘Jesse was a mega star. She was discovered at Hawaiian Tropics contest.  ‘Even though she quickly became a porn sensation, it didn’t go to her head. She was as sweet as could be.  ‘I remember tearing the movie premiere for, I wasn’t in the cast, but she snuck me into the VIP balcony with the cast, so I could watch the movie with her up there.  ‘It was the first time any of us had seen anything like that on a big screen, and I remember how proud she was.’ Meanwhile, adult movie director Joone, who directed the Pirates films starring Jane, said on X: ‘I am heartbroken by the loss of my friend, Jesse Jane, who was a remarkable person and a phenomenal artist.  ‘She touched so many lives with her grace and beauty, her infectious laugh and a smile that lit up the world. I’m honored to have known her and to have been her friend.’ Tributes were also made on social media for Hasenmueller. One person shared a picture of him, saying: ‘Damn I’m at such a loss of words my heart aches for you my friend Brett D. Hasenmueller. ‘You were such a good guy and had such an amazing soul you were not just my friend you were my brother you were my family. ‘I could always count on you if I needed anything or just needed a friend to shoot the s**t with or when we would see each other out and about we would catch up about life and see when and where the next time. ‘Love you bro rest in peace until we see each other again.’ Another said: ‘Brett D. Hasenmueller embodied unwavering support, with a heart of gold that touched everyone. ‘Always ready with a smile, a comforting hug, and a collection of dad jokes. Here’s a reminder to hug those you love today, because tomorrow isn’t promised. ‘Farewell, Brett, may you rest in peace, a cherished friend.’ Published by Associated Newspapers Ltd Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group

By Martin Robinson, Chief Reporter Published: 12:45 BST, 9 July 2024 | Updated: 13:07 BST, 9 July 2024 125 View comments Johnny Depp has been mobbed in London as his rehabilitation following the Amber Heard scandal continues apace, aided by an American porn star turned PI who has gone to war with the actor’s ex-wife and her supporters.Gay porno The Pirates of the Caribbean star, who turned 61 last month, even kissed the hands of a superfan waiting for him outside a venue in the capital this week. Johnny’s bodyguard stepped in when a woman refused to let go of him.  But the megastar, who is living in London to paint, told his protection to step back before kissing her hand, causing squeals in the crowd, who had pictures, artwork and even limbs signed by the American. ‘Johnny Depp’s very public rehabilitation is going strong – while Amber has vanished and is living in Madrid’, one senior figure with links to London and Hollywood told MailOnline today.  His London appearance was hours after Paul Barresi, the private eye hired by Amber Heard when she split from Johnny to find dirt on him, released a new book where he claims his investigation found Depp to be too generous with a ‘respect and adoration for women’. And it came as the Depp v. Heard Channel 4 documentary began trending on Netflix Netflix, reflecting the continuing fascination with the couple’s relationship as well as their divorce and legal battles in the UK and US. Johnny Depp kisses the hand of a fan in London this week as his rehabilitation continues Mr Depp also allowed the fan waiting for him in the British capital this week to kiss his hand The star’s security stepped in when the woman wouldn’t let go of him, but the actor told his bodyguard it was ‘ok’ and he kissed her hand Depp lost his defamation trial in the UK, but a second libel trial in Virginia against Heard would rule in his favor, with a jury awarding him a total of $15million in damages. Amber is now living in Spain having apparently quit Hollywood It has been quite the turnaround for Depp – four years after he lost a libel case in the UK against the publisher of The Sun over a story that described him as a ‘wife beater’. He did then sue Amber in the US for libel over similar allegations – and won $15million in damages.  The former couple have gone in different directions. Amber is understood to have quit Hollywood and settled in the Spanish capital with her three-year-old daughter – born thanks to a surrogate. In his new book, ‘Johnny Depp’s Accidental Fixer’, Paul Barresi, 74, reveals his shock at the tremendous amount of support towards the actor amid his legal battle against ex-wife Amber Heard Her ex-husband, however, now has four careers.  Currently he is renting an art studio in London’s West End to create new art – having not painted seriously for years. He is in the middle of a three-year $20million contract as the face of Dior’s Sauvage men’s perfume.  He is also a gigging guitarist, appearing on stages around the world including at the Royal Albert Hall with friends including Rod Stewart and Eric Clapton. And his acting is back up and running. He was the star of last year’s Cannes Film Festival because of his role in the French-language biopic Jeanne du Barry, where he  played King Louis XV. He is also directing his first movie in 25 years. Depp is working with Al Pacino on a biopic of Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani. Screenwriter and producer of the swashbuckling franchise Pirates of the Caribbean, Terry Rossio, has told DailyMail.com that now that Depp has cleaned up his act he would be welcomed back as Jack Sparrow with open arms. Previously Depp said he would never work for Disney again as sources said he felt harshly treated by them. It will remain to be seen if his stance has softened.  While he could not escape the shocking court cases involving Amber Heard untarnished, his fans have remained loyal to him – as proved by the scenes in London this week. Mr Barresi is a former adult film actor turned P.I. and Hollywood fixer whose previous clients include Arnold Schwarzenegger , Tom Cruise and Sylvester Stallone. He claims Amber and his supporters have fought to bring him down Today the one-time private investigator hired by Amber Heard’s legal team to dig up dirt on Johnny Depp admitted he was stunned at the amount of unwavering support towards the actor while he had been facing abuse allegations. Paul Barresi, a pensioner and former porn star, said that during investigation into the star that the ‘one fault I found in Johnny… was the overwhelming generosity he extended to countless individuals who had ‘no deserved right to it’. He also has gone to war with Ms Heard’s supporters, calling them ‘nut jobs’ and ‘vicious mentally ill conspirators’ who are out to ruin his life. In his new self-published book, Johnny Depp’s Accidental Fixer, released on July 5,  Mr Barresi, 74, recalls interviewing 100 people ahead of Depp’s libel trials against his ex-wife, only to find that the majority were still on the star’s side.  They described Depp as a ‘gentleman’s gentleman’ and as someone who ‘doesn’t have a mean bone in his body’, despite the disturbing accusations that had been leveled against him.  Friends of the Pirates of the Caribbean star also told Barresi that Depp had ‘respect and adoration for women’ – in contrast to Heard’s claims that he was physically and mentally abusive. Johnny Depp’s massive fan base stood by the actor as he fought the abuse allegations leveled against him by ex-wife Amber Heard during their explosive defamation trial in Virginia in 2022  Heard’s team hired the former private investigaor in July 2019 to turn up information that could be useful in her case against Depp, indefamation trials in the UK and the US But according to Barresi, a former adult film actor turned P.I. and Hollywood fixer  whose previous clients include Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tom Cruise and Sylvester Stallone, he had embarked on an ‘unwavering quest for the truth’ about Depp, even if the findings were not what Heard’s lawyers wanted. Barresi was first hired by Heard’s team in July 2019 to turn up information that could be useful against Depp, ahead of both defamation trials in the UK and the US.  Depp ultimately lost the 2020 libel case heard at the High Court in London against a UK newspaper which had branded him a ‘wife-beater’, with a judge ruling he had put Heard in fear of her life. But back in the US, a second libel trial in Virginia against Heard ruled in Depp’s favour, with a jury awarding him a total of $15million – $10million in compensation and $5million in punitive damages. Barresi does not specify which case he was working on, only that he was given the instructions to ‘delve into the life and history of Johnny Depp and uncover evidence of his alleged physical abuse towards women’. He was told to dig up witness statements, videos, photos or anything else that could substantiate Heard’s claims against Depp. But once Barresi began speaking to Depp’s associates, he found that the picture was more positive than Heard’s lawyers had hoped for. Brad Furman, the director of 2018 crime thriller City of Lies, was among those who disputed some of the allegations that had been leveled against Depp over the years.  The Hollywood star was sued in an unrelated case for assault, by the film’s location manager Gregg Brooks in 2017. Johnny Depp supporters  argue with an Amber Heard supporter outside of a Fairfax County Court House May 27, 2022 The crew member claimed Depp had become violent with him on the set of the movie. Brooks’s personal assistant Miguel Guittierrez backed him up and said Depp offered Brooks $100,000 to punch him in the face and then punched Brooks twice in the lower torso. But Furman disagreed with this and told Barresi the fight didn’t get physical and Depp has ‘always been delightful’. A set production assistants also said Depp was ‘lovely’ and a retired LAPD officer who was working on the film said the fight was ‘trivial’ in his view. When Barresi suggested that Depp was violent, model and actress Carre Otis scoffed at the idea and said it was ‘ridiculous’, he writes in the book.  Former child star Olivia Barash, who worked at famed Hollywood nightclub, The Viper Room, which Depp owned in the 1990s, echoed those sentiments, claiming ‘Johnny doesn’t have a mean bone in his body’. Richmond Arquette, of the Arquette acting clan, who worked at the Viper Room too, called Depp ‘a gentleman’s gentleman’. Barresi widened his net and spoke with others who had known Depp for years. They included the singer Chuck Weiss who said: ‘In my presence, Johnny has always demonstrated respect and adoration for women’. Journalist Seven McDonald rebuffed Barresi’s efforts to dig up dirt on Depp, saying she never knew the actor to be threatening. Brooks also claimed Johnny’s ‘intoxication and temper created a hostile, abusive and unsafe work environment,’ on the set of City of Lies  She said: ‘I don’t think I can help you. Johnny is a sweet man. I’ve never seen him be violent – in fact, just the opposite. Johnny Depp is the type who would crawl down a drainpipe to save a kitten from drowning’. Perhaps the most forthright to defend Depp was tattoo artist Jonathan Shaw, a close friend of the actor. He told Barresi: ‘Johnny is super controlled, and a superhuman being. ‘The only thing I would be willing to help that gold- digging w***e (Heard) do is help load the gun she wanted to use to blow her f****** brains out’. Barresi does include some unflattering accounts of Depp. Journalist Mark Ebner recounted how Depp threatened to ‘set (him) on fire’ during an encounter at the Viper Room which even Barresi says was a ‘chilling preclude’ to Depp’s now infamous text to his actor buddy Paul Bettany about burning Heard, a detail that came out at the trial in Virginia. The ex-wife of Depp’s close buddy Isaac Baruch said that Baruch was a ‘manipulator’ and that he and Depp are ‘birds of a feather’. But overall Barresi came away with admiration for Depp and said he felt a ‘deep empathy for his struggles and triumphs’. His research allowed Barresi to understand the ‘complexities of his character’, he writes. Barresi writes: ‘Through this journey, I aimed to honor our shared humanity, shedding light on the man behind the myths and offering a narrative grounded in genuine understanding and compassion.’ Published by Associated Newspapers Ltd Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group

By Melissa Koenig For Dailymail.Com Published: 01:00 BST, 9 July 2024 | Updated: 03:26 BST, 9 July 2024 429 View comments Porn star Jesse Jane’s cause of death has finally been revealed more than six months after she was found unconscious alongside her boyfriend.Gay porno The 43-year-old adult film star, whose real name is Cindy Taylor, and her partner, Brett Hasenmueller, were found dead by authorities in late January after police were called to their address in the city of Moore, Oklahoma for a welfare check. Officers said at the time Hasenmuller had not appeared at work for several days when they entered the residence and found them both dead. It has since been revealed that both Jane and her boyfriend of an accidental fentanyl and cocaine overdose – with the Office of Chief Medical Examiner for Oklahoma noting that her body was already decomposing when it was found, according to the Oklahoman. A full report is expected to be released on July 17. Adult film actress Jesse Jane died of an accidental fentanyl and cocaine overdose A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Jane signed a contract in 2002 with Digital Playground, and went on in to star in Pirates and Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge.  TMZ reported that the movies cost around $8 million to produce, and are considered the most expensive adult films to date.  This exposure launched her into stardom, appearing on the cover of magazines including FHM, Maxim, and Front.  Her success saw her make an appearance in the TV show Entourage alongside the likes of Kevin Connolly and Adrian Grenier.  Jane would later make her way to Playboy, and worked on their popular live show called ‘Night Calls,’ and hosted their ‘Naughty Amateur Home Videos.’  Her work in the industry saw her inducted into the AVN and XRCO Hall of Fame.  ‘I got into porn at the perfect time, when porn stars mattered,’ she told GQ in 2018.  ‘Everybody knew who you were because they actually had to buy your product or DVDs, everything,’ Jane explained.  ‘Porn was so naughty, but everybody watched it.’  Police in Oklahoma were called to a residence after colleagues reported that her boyfriend, Brett Hasenmueller, had not appeared at work for several days Jane was married to fellow porn actor Rick Patrick for seven years, but the couple divorced in 2012. Several years later, in 2020, Jane was arrested for allegedly attacking her then boyfriend during an alcohol-fueled couple’s quarrel.  The star was booked into Cleveland County Jail on a charge of domestic violence following the alleged incident.  Police who responded to the couple’s home that morning were met in the driveway by the porn star’s boyfriend, who was nursing a bloody left eye and had bite marks on his left hand.  When interviewed by police, Jane reportedly offered a different version of events, claiming that her boyfriend picked her up by the neck and hurled her against the wall.  She is now survived by one son.  Actor and director Tommy Gunn, whose real name is Thomas Strada, shared an emotional tribute to Jane following her unexpected death in January (Gunn and Jane pictured together on September 12, 2005 at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, California)  As the news spread of her unexpected death, tributes poured in for the adult film star from others in the industry.  Actor and director Tommy Gunn, whose real name is Thomas Strada, shared an emotional tribute to Jane, with whom he had co-starred in multiple films including Pirates. Taking to X, he shared an image of the two together saying he was ‘grateful to have been graced’ by her presence.  Gunn also touched on how he saw her passing as being the end of the ‘golden days’ of the adult movie industry.   He said: ‘I’m at a loss for words about the news of Jesse Jane’s passing, we started the same year in 2004.  ‘She possessed an energy about herself that was just unmatchable, she was such a wonderful person and always made me smile and feel loved, you could always feel her presence the moment she walked in the room.  ‘We worked together numerous times and in fact made some of the biggest movies this business and the world will ever see.  ‘This news brings a bit of sign that the golden days of the industry are over most certainly over. ‘I’m so happy and grateful to have been part of a time where there was a feeling of family and camaraderie. Jane signed a contract in 2002 with Digital Playground, and went on in to star in Pirates and Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge ‘Rest in Power Angel, I’m grateful to have been graced by your presence. And to ALL of the other wonderful people we have lost along the way, You are not forgotten. I love you!’ Alana Evans, president of the Adult Performance Artists Guild (APAG), also told Rolling Stone: ‘Jesse was a mega star. She was discovered at Hawaiian Tropics contest.  ‘Even though she quickly became a porn sensation, it didn’t go to her head. She was as sweet as could be.  ‘I remember tearing the movie premiere for, I wasn’t in the cast, but she snuck me into the VIP balcony with the cast, so I could watch the movie with her up there.  ‘It was the first time any of us had seen anything like that on a big screen, and I remember how proud she was.’ Meanwhile, adult movie director Joone, who directed the Pirates films starring Jane, said on X: ‘I am heartbroken by the loss of my friend, Jesse Jane, who was a remarkable person and a phenomenal artist.  ‘She touched so many lives with her grace and beauty, her infectious laugh and a smile that lit up the world. I’m honored to have known her and to have been her friend.’ Tributes were also made on social media for Hasenmueller. One person shared a picture of him, saying: ‘Damn I’m at such a loss of words my heart aches for you my friend Brett D. Hasenmueller. ‘You were such a good guy and had such an amazing soul you were not just my friend you were my brother you were my family. ‘I could always count on you if I needed anything or just needed a friend to shoot the s**t with or when we would see each other out and about we would catch up about life and see when and where the next time. ‘Love you bro rest in peace until we see each other again.’ Another said: ‘Brett D. Hasenmueller embodied unwavering support, with a heart of gold that touched everyone. ‘Always ready with a smile, a comforting hug, and a collection of dad jokes. Here’s a reminder to hug those you love today, because tomorrow isn’t promised. ‘Farewell, Brett, may you rest in peace, a cherished friend.’ Published by Associated Newspapers Ltd Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group

By Samantha Marcham Published: 12:20 BST, 15 August 2024 | Updated: 13:40 BST, 15 August 2024 503 View comments Porn is a growing addiction crisis – I should know I work as a counsellor at a boys’ boarding school.Gay porno Some of the stories I hear when dealing with young people are unspeakable. But I can say that a worrying proportion of teenage boys spend hours every day looking at content so explicit it would make anyone blush. This, perhaps, is not too surprising. After all, when have teenagers not been hormonal monsters? Porn is now the second most common addiction in the UK after alcohol, according to Britain’s biggest rehab provider, the UK Addiction Treatment Group However, I also run my own psychotherapy practice for adults and since setting up my business, a new phenomenon has shocked me even more: A horrifying number of married men are hooked on internet porn. Research suggests that, since the Covid pandemic, the number of people – almost entirely men – seeking help for porn addiction has trebled, according to the UK Addiction Treatment Group, Britain’s biggest rehab provider. According to the organisation, porn is now the second most common addiction in the UK, after alcohol. I’ve seen this for myself. Generally, the first time a woman will realise there is an issue is when she catches sight of porn on their partner’s phone or laptop. Understandably, this can lead to feeling of anger and disbelief. Many women worry that it must be a reflection of themselves: that they are not attractive enough, not sexy enough – that they are not good enough. Week after week, distraught women sit in my therapy room, sobbing profusely, and tell me how they discovered their partner had not only been watching porn every day, but that he had been doing this on family holidays, birthdays, and even on their wedding anniversary. Therapist Samantha Marcham says often the first time a woman will realise there is an issue is when she catches sight of porn on their partner’s phone or laptop But the case that surprised even me, was the man who had slipped away to watch porn on five separate occasions during his own son’s wedding day! It’s important to say that having a porn problem does not mean someone is a bad person, nor a bad partner. Just like with alcohol and drug abuse, it is a condition that requires treatment. It certainly doesn’t mean that a husband doesn’t love his wife. However, porn addiction can have serious consequences if it is not treated. One of the most common issues is that many men who regularly watch porn struggle to perform during sex. Another is that men may start acting out violent fantasies, such as attempting to choke or hit their partner. One of the most worrying consequences of a porn problem is that it puts men at risk of ‘sextortion’, a crime that is on the increase in the UK. One of my clients, a professional man in his 50s, arrived at my clinic in a state of sheer panic after his porn habit spiralled into him paying to use chatlines and sexting other women – or so he thought. One of these ‘women’, turned out to be an Eastern European criminal gang who then demanded money. When he refused, they threatened to come to his home that evening to pick up the cash, or they would tell his wife and his children. After I had managed to calm him down, he went home and did the sensible thing and confessed everything to his wife. Together, they called the police. Ultimately, the key to tackling a porn addiction problem is catching and treating it early. Many men will deny they have an issue for far too long. This is why, sometimes, it’s up to their wife or partner to stage an intervention. So, with that in mind, here are some of the signs that your husband has a porn addiction… One of the first signs of a porn problem is when a husband suddenly wants less sex. Of course, in a long-term relationship, it is common for desire to come-and-go. Research suggests that women are more likely to experience a low sex drive, especially after having children or during menopause. As a result, many men turn to porn because they feel ‘over-sexed’ compared to their partner and want to let off steam. There is nothing wrong with this – masturbation is a normal habit for both genders. However, if, seemingly out of nowhere, your husband’s sex drive drops off, this may suggest he is masturbating to porn too much. I often hear from women who say the first time they noticed any issue was when they instigated sex with their partner and he struggled to gain, or maintain, an erection. This is also a sign that he may be getting his sexual fix online. There’s even a medical name for this problem – porn-induced erectile dysfunction. However, this may also be a sign of standard erectile dysfunction, which affects roughly one in four adult men – primarily those over the age of 50. For this reason, it is important to look for other signs of porn addiction as well. When a man becomes cagey about his wife looking at his phone, one of the most likely reasons is that he is regularly using it to view porn. Historically, this has been seen as a possible sign of an affair – but frankly, I can tell you it’s much more likely to be explicit pictures and videos. Mobile phones are the main way people consume porn these days and, moreover, the internet has provided a seemingly infinite number of ways to consume content designed to arouse. Along with the obvious websites such as Pornhub, the most common places online where porn can be found include the social media sites Reddit and Twitter, as well as the subscriber app OnlyFans (more on that below). Male clients even tell me that they even resort to watching soft-core videos on TikTok and YouTube – where nudity isn’t allowed. While Google search history can be hidden by going ‘incognito’ (opening up a private browser), searches on Reddit, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube generally cannot. Moreover, all these apps now use sophisticated software that show users content based on what they have previously viewed. This means that, if a regular porn watcher opens up Reddit or TikTok, for example, the first thing that appears is likely to be explicit or suggestive content. For this reason, look out for your husband turning his phone screen away from you whenever he uses it. Or, even more telling, he jumps like a madman to intercept you if you go to pick his mobile up. If you know his password already, then be suspicious if he changes it without explanation. This, to me, is by far the most common sign of a problem – men who are addicted to porn will almost always lock themselves away in the bathroom. In a family home – especially one with children – this may be the only place of any privacy. So it makes sense that a man attempting to hide his reliance on porn will take frequent, lengthy trips there. This might involve running the shower for ten minutes or more but spending the majority of time sitting on the loo staring at his phone. Keep an eye on how often your husband takes his phone with him to the bathroom. He may even bring headphones with him, too. If he does this, gently ask him why he needs his phone. An overly defensive or aggressive response may signal trouble. Strangely, another warning sign of porn addiction I come across regularly is men buying their partner racy lingerie Men who watch too much porn will often try to re-enact what they see on the screen in real life – which can often lead to uncomfortable situations. It’s easy to see why this happens. For many men, porn is a fantastical escape. It allows them to imagine a sex life which is more adventurous and vigorous than it actually is. It’s not surprising that some attempt to turn fantasy into reality. This might involve acts which their partners find shocking, such as choking and hitting. However, the most common change in behaviour I see is a sudden desire for bl*****s. It’s probably due to the fact that every single porn film involves oral sex. It’s depicted as a normal part of sex. In reality, studies show that less than a third of young women say they enjoy performing oral sex, and older women are even less keen on it. Strangely, another warning sign of porn addiction I come across regularly is men buying their partner racy lingerie. They get so used to seeing these revealing – and uncomfortable – outfits in porn that they want to see their wives wearing them too. Until recently, it seemed like the days of paying for porn was in the past. Gone were the days of sleazy video rentals or pay-per-view channels, it was all online for free. But, now paying for porn is back and it’s ruining marriages. This is almost entirely thanks to OnlyFans, the subscriber porn app which is used by around 12 million people in the UK. It allows customers – nine out of ten are men – to pay a monthly subscription to a single porn actor, who posts regular explicit content only available to their ‘fans’. It’s a fascinating business, some women make more than £1million every year via OnlyFans, but it’s a massive factor in the rise of porn addiction in the UK. According to the UK Addiction Treatment Group, OnlyFans is one of the most common triggers of porn addiction in the patients they see. This is largely due to the phenomenon psychologists call ‘parasocial’ relationships. This is where someone builds a one-sided relationship with a social media personality online. They adore this person, and begin to feel like they know them personally, even though this famous figure doesn’t know who they are. It’s often seen in young women who become besotted with musicians like Taylor Swift or Harry Styles. But with OnlyFans it takes on a much darker form. Some even argue that a married man who uses the app is cheating on his partner. I’m not sure I agree, but I don’t think it’s healthy either. The good news is that it’s easy to spot if your partner is dim enough to use your joint account to buy an OnlyFans membership. These usually cost around £10-a-month, and it will show up on the bill as ‘OnlyFans’. So, if your partner suddenly decides he wants to get a new debit card, or you see him inputting his card details into his phone, but he won’t tell you why, it could be due to an OnlyFans account. Your relationship might have become strained or stale due to the malign effects of porn. You might be plodding along, not making the most of life, or each other Spotting the signs of porn addiction isn’t a case of catching a partner out, it’s about helping them. The good news is that a compulsion for pornography can be fixed. And it certainly doesn’t mean the end of a relationship. In fact, although it might feel crushing to discover your partner has a problem, it can turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Your relationship might have become strained or stale. You might be plodding along, not making the most of life, or each other. This could be the wake-up call that is needed for both of you. So, should you suspect your partner has a problem, who can you do about it? Talk to them. Ask them if they could subconsciously be using porn as a crutch. Check if there is something he is worried about – work, finances, or the kids. A porn problem can often come as a result of stress. Addressing the topic might come as a relief to him. Keeping a secret can make a person feel they are very alone. But it’s important to approach it without appearing angry or judgmental. Talk to your partner about using healthier crutches instead, like exercise. Even better, find something you can do together – get a couple’s membership at the local gym, or make time to go for long walks together. And, if you are a man reading this who recognises you might have a porn problem that is getting out of a control, show this article to your partner. She might be taken aback, but she will appreciate the honesty. If you don’t feel you are able, or if you don’t have a partner, then you can talk to a counsellor confidentially. There is a list of reputable therapists on the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) website. Couples therapy can also make a relationship better than it ever was. Samantha Marcham is a psychotherapeutic counsellor. Her book Porn Bomb, co-written with her son Maximillian, offers advice to young people about pornography. Published by Associated Newspapers Ltd Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group

By Martin Robinson, Chief Reporter Published: 12:45 BST, 9 July 2024 | Updated: 13:07 BST, 9 July 2024 125 View comments Johnny Depp has been mobbed in London as his rehabilitation following the Amber Heard scandal continues apace, aided by an American porn star turned PI who has gone to war with the actor’s ex-wife and her supporters.Gay porno The Pirates of the Caribbean star, who turned 61 last month, even kissed the hands of a superfan waiting for him outside a venue in the capital this week. Johnny’s bodyguard stepped in when a woman refused to let go of him.  But the megastar, who is living in London to paint, told his protection to step back before kissing her hand, causing squeals in the crowd, who had pictures, artwork and even limbs signed by the American. ‘Johnny Depp’s very public rehabilitation is going strong – while Amber has vanished and is living in Madrid’, one senior figure with links to London and Hollywood told MailOnline today.  His London appearance was hours after Paul Barresi, the private eye hired by Amber Heard when she split from Johnny to find dirt on him, released a new book where he claims his investigation found Depp to be too generous with a ‘respect and adoration for women’. And it came as the Depp v. Heard Channel 4 documentary began trending on Netflix Netflix, reflecting the continuing fascination with the couple’s relationship as well as their divorce and legal battles in the UK and US. Johnny Depp kisses the hand of a fan in London this week as his rehabilitation continues Mr Depp also allowed the fan waiting for him in the British capital this week to kiss his hand The star’s security stepped in when the woman wouldn’t let go of him, but the actor told his bodyguard it was ‘ok’ and he kissed her hand Depp lost his defamation trial in the UK, but a second libel trial in Virginia against Heard would rule in his favor, with a jury awarding him a total of $15million in damages. Amber is now living in Spain having apparently quit Hollywood It has been quite the turnaround for Depp – four years after he lost a libel case in the UK against the publisher of The Sun over a story that described him as a ‘wife beater’. He did then sue Amber in the US for libel over similar allegations – and won $15million in damages.  The former couple have gone in different directions. Amber is understood to have quit Hollywood and settled in the Spanish capital with her three-year-old daughter – born thanks to a surrogate. In his new book, ‘Johnny Depp’s Accidental Fixer’, Paul Barresi, 74, reveals his shock at the tremendous amount of support towards the actor amid his legal battle against ex-wife Amber Heard Her ex-husband, however, now has four careers.  Currently he is renting an art studio in London’s West End to create new art – having not painted seriously for years. He is in the middle of a three-year $20million contract as the face of Dior’s Sauvage men’s perfume.  He is also a gigging guitarist, appearing on stages around the world including at the Royal Albert Hall with friends including Rod Stewart and Eric Clapton. And his acting is back up and running. He was the star of last year’s Cannes Film Festival because of his role in the French-language biopic Jeanne du Barry, where he  played King Louis XV. He is also directing his first movie in 25 years. Depp is working with Al Pacino on a biopic of Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani. Screenwriter and producer of the swashbuckling franchise Pirates of the Caribbean, Terry Rossio, has told DailyMail.com that now that Depp has cleaned up his act he would be welcomed back as Jack Sparrow with open arms. Previously Depp said he would never work for Disney again as sources said he felt harshly treated by them. It will remain to be seen if his stance has softened.  While he could not escape the shocking court cases involving Amber Heard untarnished, his fans have remained loyal to him – as proved by the scenes in London this week. Mr Barresi is a former adult film actor turned P.I. and Hollywood fixer whose previous clients include Arnold Schwarzenegger , Tom Cruise and Sylvester Stallone. He claims Amber and his supporters have fought to bring him down Today the one-time private investigator hired by Amber Heard’s legal team to dig up dirt on Johnny Depp admitted he was stunned at the amount of unwavering support towards the actor while he had been facing abuse allegations. Paul Barresi, a pensioner and former porn star, said that during investigation into the star that the ‘one fault I found in Johnny… was the overwhelming generosity he extended to countless individuals who had ‘no deserved right to it’. He also has gone to war with Ms Heard’s supporters, calling them ‘nut jobs’ and ‘vicious mentally ill conspirators’ who are out to ruin his life. In his new self-published book, Johnny Depp’s Accidental Fixer, released on July 5,  Mr Barresi, 74, recalls interviewing 100 people ahead of Depp’s libel trials against his ex-wife, only to find that the majority were still on the star’s side.  They described Depp as a ‘gentleman’s gentleman’ and as someone who ‘doesn’t have a mean bone in his body’, despite the disturbing accusations that had been leveled against him.  Friends of the Pirates of the Caribbean star also told Barresi that Depp had ‘respect and adoration for women’ – in contrast to Heard’s claims that he was physically and mentally abusive. Johnny Depp’s massive fan base stood by the actor as he fought the abuse allegations leveled against him by ex-wife Amber Heard during their explosive defamation trial in Virginia in 2022  Heard’s team hired the former private investigaor in July 2019 to turn up information that could be useful in her case against Depp, indefamation trials in the UK and the US But according to Barresi, a former adult film actor turned P.I. and Hollywood fixer  whose previous clients include Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tom Cruise and Sylvester Stallone, he had embarked on an ‘unwavering quest for the truth’ about Depp, even if the findings were not what Heard’s lawyers wanted. Barresi was first hired by Heard’s team in July 2019 to turn up information that could be useful against Depp, ahead of both defamation trials in the UK and the US.  Depp ultimately lost the 2020 libel case heard at the High Court in London against a UK newspaper which had branded him a ‘wife-beater’, with a judge ruling he had put Heard in fear of her life. But back in the US, a second libel trial in Virginia against Heard ruled in Depp’s favour, with a jury awarding him a total of $15million – $10million in compensation and $5million in punitive damages. Barresi does not specify which case he was working on, only that he was given the instructions to ‘delve into the life and history of Johnny Depp and uncover evidence of his alleged physical abuse towards women’. He was told to dig up witness statements, videos, photos or anything else that could substantiate Heard’s claims against Depp. But once Barresi began speaking to Depp’s associates, he found that the picture was more positive than Heard’s lawyers had hoped for. Brad Furman, the director of 2018 crime thriller City of Lies, was among those who disputed some of the allegations that had been leveled against Depp over the years.  The Hollywood star was sued in an unrelated case for assault, by the film’s location manager Gregg Brooks in 2017. Johnny Depp supporters  argue with an Amber Heard supporter outside of a Fairfax County Court House May 27, 2022 The crew member claimed Depp had become violent with him on the set of the movie. Brooks’s personal assistant Miguel Guittierrez backed him up and said Depp offered Brooks $100,000 to punch him in the face and then punched Brooks twice in the lower torso. But Furman disagreed with this and told Barresi the fight didn’t get physical and Depp has ‘always been delightful’. A set production assistants also said Depp was ‘lovely’ and a retired LAPD officer who was working on the film said the fight was ‘trivial’ in his view. When Barresi suggested that Depp was violent, model and actress Carre Otis scoffed at the idea and said it was ‘ridiculous’, he writes in the book.  Former child star Olivia Barash, who worked at famed Hollywood nightclub, The Viper Room, which Depp owned in the 1990s, echoed those sentiments, claiming ‘Johnny doesn’t have a mean bone in his body’. Richmond Arquette, of the Arquette acting clan, who worked at the Viper Room too, called Depp ‘a gentleman’s gentleman’. Barresi widened his net and spoke with others who had known Depp for years. They included the singer Chuck Weiss who said: ‘In my presence, Johnny has always demonstrated respect and adoration for women’. Journalist Seven McDonald rebuffed Barresi’s efforts to dig up dirt on Depp, saying she never knew the actor to be threatening. Brooks also claimed Johnny’s ‘intoxication and temper created a hostile, abusive and unsafe work environment,’ on the set of City of Lies  She said: ‘I don’t think I can help you. Johnny is a sweet man. I’ve never seen him be violent – in fact, just the opposite. Johnny Depp is the type who would crawl down a drainpipe to save a kitten from drowning’. Perhaps the most forthright to defend Depp was tattoo artist Jonathan Shaw, a close friend of the actor. He told Barresi: ‘Johnny is super controlled, and a superhuman being. ‘The only thing I would be willing to help that gold- digging w***e (Heard) do is help load the gun she wanted to use to blow her f****** brains out’. Barresi does include some unflattering accounts of Depp. Journalist Mark Ebner recounted how Depp threatened to ‘set (him) on fire’ during an encounter at the Viper Room which even Barresi says was a ‘chilling preclude’ to Depp’s now infamous text to his actor buddy Paul Bettany about burning Heard, a detail that came out at the trial in Virginia. The ex-wife of Depp’s close buddy Isaac Baruch said that Baruch was a ‘manipulator’ and that he and Depp are ‘birds of a feather’. But overall Barresi came away with admiration for Depp and said he felt a ‘deep empathy for his struggles and triumphs’. His research allowed Barresi to understand the ‘complexities of his character’, he writes. Barresi writes: ‘Through this journey, I aimed to honor our shared humanity, shedding light on the man behind the myths and offering a narrative grounded in genuine understanding and compassion.’ Published by Associated Newspapers Ltd Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group

By Samantha Marcham Published: 12:20 BST, 15 August 2024 | Updated: 13:40 BST, 15 August 2024 503 View comments Porn is a growing addiction crisis – I should know I work as a counsellor at a boys’ boarding school.Gay porno Some of the stories I hear when dealing with young people are unspeakable. But I can say that a worrying proportion of teenage boys spend hours every day looking at content so explicit it would make anyone blush. This, perhaps, is not too surprising. After all, when have teenagers not been hormonal monsters? Porn is now the second most common addiction in the UK after alcohol, according to Britain’s biggest rehab provider, the UK Addiction Treatment Group However, I also run my own psychotherapy practice for adults and since setting up my business, a new phenomenon has shocked me even more: A horrifying number of married men are hooked on internet porn. Research suggests that, since the Covid pandemic, the number of people – almost entirely men – seeking help for porn addiction has trebled, according to the UK Addiction Treatment Group, Britain’s biggest rehab provider. According to the organisation, porn is now the second most common addiction in the UK, after alcohol. I’ve seen this for myself. Generally, the first time a woman will realise there is an issue is when she catches sight of porn on their partner’s phone or laptop. Understandably, this can lead to feeling of anger and disbelief. Many women worry that it must be a reflection of themselves: that they are not attractive enough, not sexy enough – that they are not good enough. Week after week, distraught women sit in my therapy room, sobbing profusely, and tell me how they discovered their partner had not only been watching porn every day, but that he had been doing this on family holidays, birthdays, and even on their wedding anniversary. Therapist Samantha Marcham says often the first time a woman will realise there is an issue is when she catches sight of porn on their partner’s phone or laptop But the case that surprised even me, was the man who had slipped away to watch porn on five separate occasions during his own son’s wedding day! It’s important to say that having a porn problem does not mean someone is a bad person, nor a bad partner. Just like with alcohol and drug abuse, it is a condition that requires treatment. It certainly doesn’t mean that a husband doesn’t love his wife. However, porn addiction can have serious consequences if it is not treated. One of the most common issues is that many men who regularly watch porn struggle to perform during sex. Another is that men may start acting out violent fantasies, such as attempting to choke or hit their partner. One of the most worrying consequences of a porn problem is that it puts men at risk of ‘sextortion’, a crime that is on the increase in the UK. One of my clients, a professional man in his 50s, arrived at my clinic in a state of sheer panic after his porn habit spiralled into him paying to use chatlines and sexting other women – or so he thought. One of these ‘women’, turned out to be an Eastern European criminal gang who then demanded money. When he refused, they threatened to come to his home that evening to pick up the cash, or they would tell his wife and his children. After I had managed to calm him down, he went home and did the sensible thing and confessed everything to his wife. Together, they called the police. Ultimately, the key to tackling a porn addiction problem is catching and treating it early. Many men will deny they have an issue for far too long. This is why, sometimes, it’s up to their wife or partner to stage an intervention. So, with that in mind, here are some of the signs that your husband has a porn addiction… One of the first signs of a porn problem is when a husband suddenly wants less sex. Of course, in a long-term relationship, it is common for desire to come-and-go. Research suggests that women are more likely to experience a low sex drive, especially after having children or during menopause. As a result, many men turn to porn because they feel ‘over-sexed’ compared to their partner and want to let off steam. There is nothing wrong with this – masturbation is a normal habit for both genders. However, if, seemingly out of nowhere, your husband’s sex drive drops off, this may suggest he is masturbating to porn too much. I often hear from women who say the first time they noticed any issue was when they instigated sex with their partner and he struggled to gain, or maintain, an erection. This is also a sign that he may be getting his sexual fix online. There’s even a medical name for this problem – porn-induced erectile dysfunction. However, this may also be a sign of standard erectile dysfunction, which affects roughly one in four adult men – primarily those over the age of 50. For this reason, it is important to look for other signs of porn addiction as well. When a man becomes cagey about his wife looking at his phone, one of the most likely reasons is that he is regularly using it to view porn. Historically, this has been seen as a possible sign of an affair – but frankly, I can tell you it’s much more likely to be explicit pictures and videos. Mobile phones are the main way people consume porn these days and, moreover, the internet has provided a seemingly infinite number of ways to consume content designed to arouse. Along with the obvious websites such as Pornhub, the most common places online where porn can be found include the social media sites Reddit and Twitter, as well as the subscriber app OnlyFans (more on that below). Male clients even tell me that they even resort to watching soft-core videos on TikTok and YouTube – where nudity isn’t allowed. While Google search history can be hidden by going ‘incognito’ (opening up a private browser), searches on Reddit, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube generally cannot. Moreover, all these apps now use sophisticated software that show users content based on what they have previously viewed. This means that, if a regular porn watcher opens up Reddit or TikTok, for example, the first thing that appears is likely to be explicit or suggestive content. For this reason, look out for your husband turning his phone screen away from you whenever he uses it. Or, even more telling, he jumps like a madman to intercept you if you go to pick his mobile up. If you know his password already, then be suspicious if he changes it without explanation. This, to me, is by far the most common sign of a problem – men who are addicted to porn will almost always lock themselves away in the bathroom. In a family home – especially one with children – this may be the only place of any privacy. So it makes sense that a man attempting to hide his reliance on porn will take frequent, lengthy trips there. This might involve running the shower for ten minutes or more but spending the majority of time sitting on the loo staring at his phone. Keep an eye on how often your husband takes his phone with him to the bathroom. He may even bring headphones with him, too. If he does this, gently ask him why he needs his phone. An overly defensive or aggressive response may signal trouble. Strangely, another warning sign of porn addiction I come across regularly is men buying their partner racy lingerie Men who watch too much porn will often try to re-enact what they see on the screen in real life – which can often lead to uncomfortable situations. It’s easy to see why this happens. For many men, porn is a fantastical escape. It allows them to imagine a sex life which is more adventurous and vigorous than it actually is. It’s not surprising that some attempt to turn fantasy into reality. This might involve acts which their partners find shocking, such as choking and hitting. However, the most common change in behaviour I see is a sudden desire for bl*****s. It’s probably due to the fact that every single porn film involves oral sex. It’s depicted as a normal part of sex. In reality, studies show that less than a third of young women say they enjoy performing oral sex, and older women are even less keen on it. Strangely, another warning sign of porn addiction I come across regularly is men buying their partner racy lingerie. They get so used to seeing these revealing – and uncomfortable – outfits in porn that they want to see their wives wearing them too. Until recently, it seemed like the days of paying for porn was in the past. Gone were the days of sleazy video rentals or pay-per-view channels, it was all online for free. But, now paying for porn is back and it’s ruining marriages. This is almost entirely thanks to OnlyFans, the subscriber porn app which is used by around 12 million people in the UK. It allows customers – nine out of ten are men – to pay a monthly subscription to a single porn actor, who posts regular explicit content only available to their ‘fans’. It’s a fascinating business, some women make more than £1million every year via OnlyFans, but it’s a massive factor in the rise of porn addiction in the UK. According to the UK Addiction Treatment Group, OnlyFans is one of the most common triggers of porn addiction in the patients they see. This is largely due to the phenomenon psychologists call ‘parasocial’ relationships. This is where someone builds a one-sided relationship with a social media personality online. They adore this person, and begin to feel like they know them personally, even though this famous figure doesn’t know who they are. It’s often seen in young women who become besotted with musicians like Taylor Swift or Harry Styles. But with OnlyFans it takes on a much darker form. Some even argue that a married man who uses the app is cheating on his partner. I’m not sure I agree, but I don’t think it’s healthy either. The good news is that it’s easy to spot if your partner is dim enough to use your joint account to buy an OnlyFans membership. These usually cost around £10-a-month, and it will show up on the bill as ‘OnlyFans’. So, if your partner suddenly decides he wants to get a new debit card, or you see him inputting his card details into his phone, but he won’t tell you why, it could be due to an OnlyFans account. Your relationship might have become strained or stale due to the malign effects of porn. You might be plodding along, not making the most of life, or each other Spotting the signs of porn addiction isn’t a case of catching a partner out, it’s about helping them. The good news is that a compulsion for pornography can be fixed. And it certainly doesn’t mean the end of a relationship. In fact, although it might feel crushing to discover your partner has a problem, it can turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Your relationship might have become strained or stale. You might be plodding along, not making the most of life, or each other. This could be the wake-up call that is needed for both of you. So, should you suspect your partner has a problem, who can you do about it? Talk to them. Ask them if they could subconsciously be using porn as a crutch. Check if there is something he is worried about – work, finances, or the kids. A porn problem can often come as a result of stress. Addressing the topic might come as a relief to him. Keeping a secret can make a person feel they are very alone. But it’s important to approach it without appearing angry or judgmental. Talk to your partner about using healthier crutches instead, like exercise. Even better, find something you can do together – get a couple’s membership at the local gym, or make time to go for long walks together. And, if you are a man reading this who recognises you might have a porn problem that is getting out of a control, show this article to your partner. She might be taken aback, but she will appreciate the honesty. If you don’t feel you are able, or if you don’t have a partner, then you can talk to a counsellor confidentially. There is a list of reputable therapists on the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) website. Couples therapy can also make a relationship better than it ever was. Samantha Marcham is a psychotherapeutic counsellor. Her book Porn Bomb, co-written with her son Maximillian, offers advice to young people about pornography. Published by Associated Newspapers Ltd Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group

By Samantha Marcham Published: 12:20 BST, 15 August 2024 | Updated: 13:40 BST, 15 August 2024 503 View comments Porn is a growing addiction crisis – I should know I work as a counsellor at a boys’ boarding school. Some of the stories I hear when dealing with young people are unspeakable.Bonsai Casino But I can say that a worrying proportion of teenage boys spend hours every day looking at content so explicit it would make anyone blush. This, perhaps, is not too surprising. After all, when have teenagers not been hormonal monsters? Porn is now the second most common addiction in the UK after alcohol, according to Britain’s biggest rehab provider, the UK Addiction Treatment Group However, I also run my own psychotherapy practice for adults and since setting up my business, a new phenomenon has shocked me even more: A horrifying number of married men are hooked on internet porn. Research suggests that, since the Covid pandemic, the number of people – almost entirely men – seeking help for porn addiction has trebled, according to the UK Addiction Treatment Group, Britain’s biggest rehab provider. According to the organisation, porn is now the second most common addiction in the UK, after alcohol. I’ve seen this for myself. Generally, the first time a woman will realise there is an issue is when she catches sight of porn on their partner’s phone or laptop. Understandably, this can lead to feeling of anger and disbelief. Many women worry that it must be a reflection of themselves: that they are not attractive enough, not sexy enough – that they are not good enough. Week after week, distraught women sit in my therapy room, sobbing profusely, and tell me how they discovered their partner had not only been watching porn every day, but that he had been doing this on family holidays, birthdays, and even on their wedding anniversary. Therapist Samantha Marcham says often the first time a woman will realise there is an issue is when she catches sight of porn on their partner’s phone or laptop But the case that surprised even me, was the man who had slipped away to watch porn on five separate occasions during his own son’s wedding day! It’s important to say that having a porn problem does not mean someone is a bad person, nor a bad partner. Just like with alcohol and drug abuse, it is a condition that requires treatment. It certainly doesn’t mean that a husband doesn’t love his wife. However, porn addiction can have serious consequences if it is not treated. One of the most common issues is that many men who regularly watch porn struggle to perform during sex. Another is that men may start acting out violent fantasies, such as attempting to choke or hit their partner. One of the most worrying consequences of a porn problem is that it puts men at risk of ‘sextortion’, a crime that is on the increase in the UK. One of my clients, a professional man in his 50s, arrived at my clinic in a state of sheer panic after his porn habit spiralled into him paying to use chatlines and sexting other women – or so he thought. One of these ‘women’, turned out to be an Eastern European criminal gang who then demanded money. When he refused, they threatened to come to his home that evening to pick up the cash, or they would tell his wife and his children. After I had managed to calm him down, he went home and did the sensible thing and confessed everything to his wife. Together, they called the police. Ultimately, the key to tackling a porn addiction problem is catching and treating it early. Many men will deny they have an issue for far too long. This is why, sometimes, it’s up to their wife or partner to stage an intervention. So, with that in mind, here are some of the signs that your husband has a porn addiction… One of the first signs of a porn problem is when a husband suddenly wants less sex. Of course, in a long-term relationship, it is common for desire to come-and-go. Research suggests that women are more likely to experience a low sex drive, especially after having children or during menopause. As a result, many men turn to porn because they feel ‘over-sexed’ compared to their partner and want to let off steam. There is nothing wrong with this – masturbation is a normal habit for both genders. However, if, seemingly out of nowhere, your husband’s sex drive drops off, this may suggest he is masturbating to porn too much. I often hear from women who say the first time they noticed any issue was when they instigated sex with their partner and he struggled to gain, or maintain, an erection. This is also a sign that he may be getting his sexual fix online. There’s even a medical name for this problem – porn-induced erectile dysfunction. However, this may also be a sign of standard erectile dysfunction, which affects roughly one in four adult men – primarily those over the age of 50. For this reason, it is important to look for other signs of porn addiction as well. When a man becomes cagey about his wife looking at his phone, one of the most likely reasons is that he is regularly using it to view porn. Historically, this has been seen as a possible sign of an affair – but frankly, I can tell you it’s much more likely to be explicit pictures and videos. Mobile phones are the main way people consume porn these days and, moreover, the internet has provided a seemingly infinite number of ways to consume content designed to arouse. Along with the obvious websites such as Pornhub, the most common places online where porn can be found include the social media sites Reddit and Twitter, as well as the subscriber app OnlyFans (more on that below). Male clients even tell me that they even resort to watching soft-core videos on TikTok and YouTube – where nudity isn’t allowed. While Google search history can be hidden by going ‘incognito’ (opening up a private browser), searches on Reddit, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube generally cannot. Moreover, all these apps now use sophisticated software that show users content based on what they have previously viewed. This means that, if a regular porn watcher opens up Reddit or TikTok, for example, the first thing that appears is likely to be explicit or suggestive content. For this reason, look out for your husband turning his phone screen away from you whenever he uses it. Or, even more telling, he jumps like a madman to intercept you if you go to pick his mobile up. If you know his password already, then be suspicious if he changes it without explanation. This, to me, is by far the most common sign of a problem – men who are addicted to porn will almost always lock themselves away in the bathroom. In a family home – especially one with children – this may be the only place of any privacy. So it makes sense that a man attempting to hide his reliance on porn will take frequent, lengthy trips there. This might involve running the shower for ten minutes or more but spending the majority of time sitting on the loo staring at his phone. Keep an eye on how often your husband takes his phone with him to the bathroom. He may even bring headphones with him, too. If he does this, gently ask him why he needs his phone. An overly defensive or aggressive response may signal trouble. Strangely, another warning sign of porn addiction I come across regularly is men buying their partner racy lingerie Men who watch too much porn will often try to re-enact what they see on the screen in real life – which can often lead to uncomfortable situations. It’s easy to see why this happens. For many men, porn is a fantastical escape. It allows them to imagine a sex life which is more adventurous and vigorous than it actually is. It’s not surprising that some attempt to turn fantasy into reality. This might involve acts which their partners find shocking, such as choking and hitting. However, the most common change in behaviour I see is a sudden desire for bl*****s. It’s probably due to the fact that every single porn film involves oral sex. It’s depicted as a normal part of sex. In reality, studies show that less than a third of young women say they enjoy performing oral sex, and older women are even less keen on it. Strangely, another warning sign of porn addiction I come across regularly is men buying their partner racy lingerie. They get so used to seeing these revealing – and uncomfortable – outfits in porn that they want to see their wives wearing them too. Until recently, it seemed like the days of paying for porn was in the past. Gone were the days of sleazy video rentals or pay-per-view channels, it was all online for free. But, now paying for porn is back and it’s ruining marriages. This is almost entirely thanks to OnlyFans, the subscriber porn app which is used by around 12 million people in the UK. It allows customers – nine out of ten are men – to pay a monthly subscription to a single porn actor, who posts regular explicit content only available to their ‘fans’. It’s a fascinating business, some women make more than £1million every year via OnlyFans, but it’s a massive factor in the rise of porn addiction in the UK. According to the UK Addiction Treatment Group, OnlyFans is one of the most common triggers of porn addiction in the patients they see. This is largely due to the phenomenon psychologists call ‘parasocial’ relationships. This is where someone builds a one-sided relationship with a social media personality online. They adore this person, and begin to feel like they know them personally, even though this famous figure doesn’t know who they are. It’s often seen in young women who become besotted with musicians like Taylor Swift or Harry Styles. But with OnlyFans it takes on a much darker form. Some even argue that a married man who uses the app is cheating on his partner. I’m not sure I agree, but I don’t think it’s healthy either. The good news is that it’s easy to spot if your partner is dim enough to use your joint account to buy an OnlyFans membership. These usually cost around £10-a-month, and it will show up on the bill as ‘OnlyFans’. So, if your partner suddenly decides he wants to get a new debit card, or you see him inputting his card details into his phone, but he won’t tell you why, it could be due to an OnlyFans account. Your relationship might have become strained or stale due to the malign effects of porn. You might be plodding along, not making the most of life, or each other Spotting the signs of porn addiction isn’t a case of catching a partner out, it’s about helping them. The good news is that a compulsion for pornography can be fixed. And it certainly doesn’t mean the end of a relationship. In fact, although it might feel crushing to discover your partner has a problem, it can turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Your relationship might have become strained or stale. You might be plodding along, not making the most of life, or each other. This could be the wake-up call that is needed for both of you. So, should you suspect your partner has a problem, who can you do about it? Talk to them. Ask them if they could subconsciously be using porn as a crutch. Check if there is something he is worried about – work, finances, or the kids. A porn problem can often come as a result of stress. Addressing the topic might come as a relief to him. Keeping a secret can make a person feel they are very alone. But it’s important to approach it without appearing angry or judgmental. Talk to your partner about using healthier crutches instead, like exercise. Even better, find something you can do together – get a couple’s membership at the local gym, or make time to go for long walks together. And, if you are a man reading this who recognises you might have a porn problem that is getting out of a control, show this article to your partner. She might be taken aback, but she will appreciate the honesty. If you don’t feel you are able, or if you don’t have a partner, then you can talk to a counsellor confidentially. There is a list of reputable therapists on the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) website. Couples therapy can also make a relationship better than it ever was. Samantha Marcham is a psychotherapeutic counsellor. Her book Porn Bomb, co-written with her son Maximillian, offers advice to young people about pornography. Published by Associated Newspapers Ltd Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group

By Samantha Marcham Published: 12:20 BST, 15 August 2024 | Updated: 13:40 BST, 15 August 2024 503 View comments Porn is a growing addiction crisis – I should know I work as a counsellor at a boys’ boarding school. Some of the stories I hear when dealing with young people are unspeakable.Gay porno But I can say that a worrying proportion of teenage boys spend hours every day looking at content so explicit it would make anyone blush. This, perhaps, is not too surprising. After all, when have teenagers not been hormonal monsters? Porn is now the second most common addiction in the UK after alcohol, according to Britain’s biggest rehab provider, the UK Addiction Treatment Group However, I also run my own psychotherapy practice for adults and since setting up my business, a new phenomenon has shocked me even more: A horrifying number of married men are hooked on internet porn. Research suggests that, since the Covid pandemic, the number of people – almost entirely men – seeking help for porn addiction has trebled, according to the UK Addiction Treatment Group, Britain’s biggest rehab provider. According to the organisation, porn is now the second most common addiction in the UK, after alcohol. I’ve seen this for myself. Generally, the first time a woman will realise there is an issue is when she catches sight of porn on their partner’s phone or laptop. Understandably, this can lead to feeling of anger and disbelief. Many women worry that it must be a reflection of themselves: that they are not attractive enough, not sexy enough – that they are not good enough. Week after week, distraught women sit in my therapy room, sobbing profusely, and tell me how they discovered their partner had not only been watching porn every day, but that he had been doing this on family holidays, birthdays, and even on their wedding anniversary. Therapist Samantha Marcham says often the first time a woman will realise there is an issue is when she catches sight of porn on their partner’s phone or laptop But the case that surprised even me, was the man who had slipped away to watch porn on five separate occasions during his own son’s wedding day! It’s important to say that having a porn problem does not mean someone is a bad person, nor a bad partner. Just like with alcohol and drug abuse, it is a condition that requires treatment. It certainly doesn’t mean that a husband doesn’t love his wife. However, porn addiction can have serious consequences if it is not treated. One of the most common issues is that many men who regularly watch porn struggle to perform during sex. Another is that men may start acting out violent fantasies, such as attempting to choke or hit their partner. One of the most worrying consequences of a porn problem is that it puts men at risk of ‘sextortion’, a crime that is on the increase in the UK. One of my clients, a professional man in his 50s, arrived at my clinic in a state of sheer panic after his porn habit spiralled into him paying to use chatlines and sexting other women – or so he thought. One of these ‘women’, turned out to be an Eastern European criminal gang who then demanded money. When he refused, they threatened to come to his home that evening to pick up the cash, or they would tell his wife and his children. After I had managed to calm him down, he went home and did the sensible thing and confessed everything to his wife. Together, they called the police. Ultimately, the key to tackling a porn addiction problem is catching and treating it early. Many men will deny they have an issue for far too long. This is why, sometimes, it’s up to their wife or partner to stage an intervention. So, with that in mind, here are some of the signs that your husband has a porn addiction… One of the first signs of a porn problem is when a husband suddenly wants less sex. Of course, in a long-term relationship, it is common for desire to come-and-go. Research suggests that women are more likely to experience a low sex drive, especially after having children or during menopause. As a result, many men turn to porn because they feel ‘over-sexed’ compared to their partner and want to let off steam. There is nothing wrong with this – masturbation is a normal habit for both genders. However, if, seemingly out of nowhere, your husband’s sex drive drops off, this may suggest he is masturbating to porn too much. I often hear from women who say the first time they noticed any issue was when they instigated sex with their partner and he struggled to gain, or maintain, an erection. This is also a sign that he may be getting his sexual fix online. There’s even a medical name for this problem – porn-induced erectile dysfunction. However, this may also be a sign of standard erectile dysfunction, which affects roughly one in four adult men – primarily those over the age of 50. For this reason, it is important to look for other signs of porn addiction as well. When a man becomes cagey about his wife looking at his phone, one of the most likely reasons is that he is regularly using it to view porn. Historically, this has been seen as a possible sign of an affair – but frankly, I can tell you it’s much more likely to be explicit pictures and videos. Mobile phones are the main way people consume porn these days and, moreover, the internet has provided a seemingly infinite number of ways to consume content designed to arouse. Along with the obvious websites such as Pornhub, the most common places online where porn can be found include the social media sites Reddit and Twitter, as well as the subscriber app OnlyFans (more on that below). Male clients even tell me that they even resort to watching soft-core videos on TikTok and YouTube – where nudity isn’t allowed. While Google search history can be hidden by going ‘incognito’ (opening up a private browser), searches on Reddit, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube generally cannot. Moreover, all these apps now use sophisticated software that show users content based on what they have previously viewed. This means that, if a regular porn watcher opens up Reddit or TikTok, for example, the first thing that appears is likely to be explicit or suggestive content. For this reason, look out for your husband turning his phone screen away from you whenever he uses it. Or, even more telling, he jumps like a madman to intercept you if you go to pick his mobile up. If you know his password already, then be suspicious if he changes it without explanation. This, to me, is by far the most common sign of a problem – men who are addicted to porn will almost always lock themselves away in the bathroom. In a family home – especially one with children – this may be the only place of any privacy. So it makes sense that a man attempting to hide his reliance on porn will take frequent, lengthy trips there. This might involve running the shower for ten minutes or more but spending the majority of time sitting on the loo staring at his phone. Keep an eye on how often your husband takes his phone with him to the bathroom. He may even bring headphones with him, too. If he does this, gently ask him why he needs his phone. An overly defensive or aggressive response may signal trouble. Strangely, another warning sign of porn addiction I come across regularly is men buying their partner racy lingerie Men who watch too much porn will often try to re-enact what they see on the screen in real life – which can often lead to uncomfortable situations. It’s easy to see why this happens. For many men, porn is a fantastical escape. It allows them to imagine a sex life which is more adventurous and vigorous than it actually is. It’s not surprising that some attempt to turn fantasy into reality. This might involve acts which their partners find shocking, such as choking and hitting. However, the most common change in behaviour I see is a sudden desire for bl*****s. It’s probably due to the fact that every single porn film involves oral sex. It’s depicted as a normal part of sex. In reality, studies show that less than a third of young women say they enjoy performing oral sex, and older women are even less keen on it. Strangely, another warning sign of porn addiction I come across regularly is men buying their partner racy lingerie. They get so used to seeing these revealing – and uncomfortable – outfits in porn that they want to see their wives wearing them too. Until recently, it seemed like the days of paying for porn was in the past. Gone were the days of sleazy video rentals or pay-per-view channels, it was all online for free. But, now paying for porn is back and it’s ruining marriages. This is almost entirely thanks to OnlyFans, the subscriber porn app which is used by around 12 million people in the UK. It allows customers – nine out of ten are men – to pay a monthly subscription to a single porn actor, who posts regular explicit content only available to their ‘fans’. It’s a fascinating business, some women make more than £1million every year via OnlyFans, but it’s a massive factor in the rise of porn addiction in the UK. According to the UK Addiction Treatment Group, OnlyFans is one of the most common triggers of porn addiction in the patients they see. This is largely due to the phenomenon psychologists call ‘parasocial’ relationships. This is where someone builds a one-sided relationship with a social media personality online. They adore this person, and begin to feel like they know them personally, even though this famous figure doesn’t know who they are. It’s often seen in young women who become besotted with musicians like Taylor Swift or Harry Styles. But with OnlyFans it takes on a much darker form. Some even argue that a married man who uses the app is cheating on his partner. I’m not sure I agree, but I don’t think it’s healthy either. The good news is that it’s easy to spot if your partner is dim enough to use your joint account to buy an OnlyFans membership. These usually cost around £10-a-month, and it will show up on the bill as ‘OnlyFans’. So, if your partner suddenly decides he wants to get a new debit card, or you see him inputting his card details into his phone, but he won’t tell you why, it could be due to an OnlyFans account. Your relationship might have become strained or stale due to the malign effects of porn. You might be plodding along, not making the most of life, or each other Spotting the signs of porn addiction isn’t a case of catching a partner out, it’s about helping them. The good news is that a compulsion for pornography can be fixed. And it certainly doesn’t mean the end of a relationship. In fact, although it might feel crushing to discover your partner has a problem, it can turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Your relationship might have become strained or stale. You might be plodding along, not making the most of life, or each other. This could be the wake-up call that is needed for both of you. So, should you suspect your partner has a problem, who can you do about it? Talk to them. Ask them if they could subconsciously be using porn as a crutch. Check if there is something he is worried about – work, finances, or the kids. A porn problem can often come as a result of stress. Addressing the topic might come as a relief to him. Keeping a secret can make a person feel they are very alone. But it’s important to approach it without appearing angry or judgmental. Talk to your partner about using healthier crutches instead, like exercise. Even better, find something you can do together – get a couple’s membership at the local gym, or make time to go for long walks together. And, if you are a man reading this who recognises you might have a porn problem that is getting out of a control, show this article to your partner. She might be taken aback, but she will appreciate the honesty. If you don’t feel you are able, or if you don’t have a partner, then you can talk to a counsellor confidentially. There is a list of reputable therapists on the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) website. Couples therapy can also make a relationship better than it ever was. Samantha Marcham is a psychotherapeutic counsellor. Her book Porn Bomb, co-written with her son Maximillian, offers advice to young people about pornography. Published by Associated Newspapers Ltd Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group