Porn-induced ED is a relatively recent phenomenon, but there is now a strong scientific literature exploring how it came to exist and what can be done to treat it. Introduction Studies assessing young male sexuality since 2010 report historic levels of sexual dysfunctions, and startling rates of a new scourge: low libido. Documented in this […]
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Is Internet porn like watching golf or like alcohol addiction ? It seems like a silly FAQ, but a famous sexologist stated that Internet porn is no different than playing golf or over-reading the Talmud. Other bogus examples include “watching sunsets” and “taking walks.” Outliers exist for many biological indices. With that in mind, it’s […]
Comments: Changes in the cerebral cortex are correlated with addiction. Less gray matter in the insula and orbitofrontal cortex strongly correlate with those addicted to drugs – and this was found in Internet addicts. These brain changes correlated with poorer performance on tests measuring frontal cortex function. PLoS One. 2013;8(1):e53055. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0053055. Epub 2013 Jan […]
Comments: Journal: Sexual and Relationship Therapy , vol. 18, no. 3, pp. 329-354, 2003 DOI: 10.1080/146819903100153946 Jennifer Schneider ABSTRACT In the treatment of sexual addiction and compulsivity, the family unit is often neglected. Yet this disorder has a major impact not only on the identified patient, but also on the spouse or partner (the coaddict) […]
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Cyberpsychol Behav. 2008 Dec;11(6):691-3. doi: 10.1089/cpb.2007.0179. Sabina C, Wolak J, Finkelhor D. Source Penn State Harrisburg School of Behavioral Sciences and Education, 777 West Harrisburg Pike, Olmsted Building W-311, Middletown, PA 17075, USA. [email protected] Abstract We examined exposure to Internet pornography before the age of 18, as reported by college students (n = 563), via […]
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Neuroimage. 2007 Jan 1;34(1):455-61. Epub 2006 Oct 17. Spicer J, Galvan A, Hare TA, Voss H, Glover G, Casey B. Source The Sackler Institute for Developmental Psychobiology, Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University, 1300 York Avenue, Box 140, New York, NY 10021, USA. Abstract This study examined whether ventral frontostriatal regions differentially code expected […]
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Title: Cybersex Use and Abuse: Implications for Health Education Authors: Rimington, Delores Dorton; Gast, Julie Descriptors: Substance Abuse; Marital Status; Health Education; Sexual Orientation; Young Adults; Sexuality; Internet; Adolescents; Risk; Behavior Problems Source: American Journal of Health Education, v38 n1 p34-40 Jan-Feb 2007 Peer Reviewed: Yes Publisher: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. 1900 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191. Tel: 800-213-7193; Fax: […]
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Like other boys my age, I grew up with unlimited access to smut. At 23, I wonder if it’s totally screwed me up By Isaac Abel, Sunday, Jan 13, 2013 It was the era of Kazaa and we knew no better. Among my group of male friends at my austere private elementary school, watching, discussing […]
Comments: Many studies have been published since this article was first written (January, 2013). All lend support to both internet addiction and porn addiction. Up to date list of Brain Studies on Porn Users Our full collection of Internet Addiction Studies. List of Internet & Video Game Brain Studies Studies Demonstrating Internet & Porn Use […]
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Promot Educ. 2008;15(1):11-8. doi: 10.1177/1025382307088093. Perrin PC, Madanat HN, Barnes MD, Carolan A, Clark RB, Ivins N, Tuttle SR, Vogeler HA, Williams PN. Source Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA. Abstract Pornography is a public health issue. However, since the US Surgeon General’s workshop on pornography and public health reached a […]