Decision-Making in Gambling Disorder, Problematic Pornography Use, and Binge-Eating Disorder: Similarities and Differences (2021)

Curr Behav Neurosci Rep 2020 Sep;7(3):97-108. doi: 10.1007/s40473-020-00212-7. Gemma Mestre-Bach  1   2   3 , Fernando Fernández-Aranda  2   3   4 , Susana Jiménez-Murcia  2   3   4 , Marc N Potenza  5   6   7   8 PMID: 33585161 PMCID: PMC7880151 (available on 2021-09-01) DOI: 10.1007/s40473-020-00212-7 Abstract Purpose of Review The present review […]

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Compulsive Internet Pornography Use and Mental Health: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Sample of University Students in the United States (2021)

Front. Psychol., 12 January 2021 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.613244 Christina Camilleri, Justin T. Perry and Stephen Sammut* Abstract Background: The sustained rise in negative mental health reports among university students is a source of continued global concern, and investigation continues into potential contributors to this rise. This includes the increased prevalence of risky sexual behaviors. Related is […]

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Are Men Who Buy Sex Different from Men Who Do Not?: Exploring Sex Life Characteristics Based on a Randomized Population Survey in Sweden (2020)

Arch Sex Behav . 2020 Dec 22. Charlotte Deogan 1 2 , Elin Jacobsson 3 , Louise Mannheimer 3 4 , Charlotte Björkenstam 3 5 PMID: 33354757 DOI: 10.1007/s10508-020-01843-3 Abstract The buying and selling of sex is a topic of frequent discussion and a relevant public health issue. Studies of sex workers are available, while […]

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Pornography use and sexting amongst children and young people: a systematic overview of reviews

Syst Rev. 2020 Dec 6;9(1):283. doi: 10.1186/s13643-020-01541-0. Gary Raine  1 , Claire Khouja  2 , Rachel Scott  3 , Kath Wright  2 , Amanda J Sowden  2 PMID: 33280603 DOI: 10.1186/s13643-020-01541-0 Systematic Reviews volume 9, Article number: 283 (2020). Abstract Background Young people’s use of pornography and participation in sexting are commonly viewed as harmful behaviours. This paper reports findings from a […]

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Development of a Structure-Validated Hypersexuality Scale in Chinese University Students (2020)

Yanli Jia, Xu Shao, Chanchan Shen, Wei Wang DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-104593/v1 Download PDF Abstract Background Hypersexuality is associated with many psychiatric disorders and creates enormous burden for the affected individual, family and society. However, there is no structure-validated questionnaire available to measure hypersexuality in a comprehensive way, especially in aspects of emotion and stress. Methods We […]

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Digital Technologies and Sex: Internet and Smartphone Influences on Pornography Viewing and Other Sexual Behaviors (2020)

DOI:10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190218058.013.21 In book: The Oxford Handbook of Digital Technologies and Mental Health, October 2020 Publisher: Oxford University Press Shane W Kraus, Marc N Potenza The Internet has revolutionized the way in which we consume and participate in sexual activities. Digital technologies are shaping the ways in which people interact with one an other romantically and […]

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Assessing the effectiveness of an education program for reducing the negative effects of pornography exposure amongst young people (2020)

Author/s Ballantine-Jones, Marshall Stuart Thesis (PDF, 2.73MB) https://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/bitstream/handle/2123/23714/Ballantine-Jones_MS_Thesis_Final.pdf?sequence=1 Abstract Introduction Much research portrays pornography as having negative effects on adolescents, including personally, relationally and socially. There is, however, little evidence on how any negative effects may be reduced. With only a small number of unevaluated school-based programs addressing pornography and sexualised media available, this gap […]

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Associations between pornography exposure, body image and sexual body image: A systematic review (2020)

Abstract There is evidence for associations between pornography exposure and sexual behaviors of adults and adolescents. Here, we review associations between pornography exposure and body image/sexual body image. Using a systematic search, we found 26 studies meeting inclusion criteria. Compelling evidence shows that frequency of pornography exposure is associated with negatively perceived body image and […]

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Dysfunctional sexual behaviors: definition, clinical contexts, neurobiological profiles and treatments (2020)

Excerpts from the “The use of pornography in sexual addictions” section below: Porn addiction, although distinct neurobiologically from sexual addiction, is still a form of behavioral addiction…. The sudden suspension of porn addiction causes negative effects in mood, excitement, and relational and sexual satisfaction…. The massive use of pornography facilitates the onset of psychosocial disorders […]

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The Neurosciences of Health Communication: An fNIRS Analysis of Prefrontal Cortex and Porn Consumption in Young Women for the Development of Prevention Health Programs (2020)

YBOP COMMENTS: Unique study comparing female porn users to non-users. Looks like addiction to the authors: The results indicate that the viewing of the pornographic clip (vs. control clip) causes an activation of Brodmann’s area 45 of the right hemisphere (BA 45, pars triangularis). An effect also appears between the level of self-reported consumption and […]

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