Mónika Koós, Beáta Bőthe, Gábor Orosz, Marc N. Potenza, Rory C. Reid, Zsolt Demetrovics, Addictive Behaviors Reports, 2020, 100321, ISSN 2352-8532, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.abrep.2020.100321. Highlights Four factors relating to the negative consequences of hypersexuality were identified. The four-factor model did not differ between genders and sexual orientations. The HBCS is a valid and reliable scale to assess […]
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J Behav Addict . 2020 Nov 17. Paweł Holas 1 , Małgorzata Draps 2 , Ewelina Kowalewska 3 , Karol Lewczuk 4 , Mateusz Gola 2 5 PMID: 33216012DOI: 10.1556/2006.2020.00075 Abstract Background and aims Compulsive sexual behaviour disorder (CSBD) is a medical condition that can impair social and occupational functioning and lead to severe distress. To date, treatment […]
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Here is a short summary of my story: Had known of nofap ever since 2018 when I was still in uni. Heard of benefits like improved memory and concentration, attraction, improved sex life and eradication of sexual dysfunctions (like ED, PE, PIED). Only attempted because of the improved memory and concentration because of school work; […]
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Int Q Community Health Educ. 2020 Nov 26;272684X20976519. doi: 10.1177/0272684X20976519. Alehegn Bishaw Geremew 1 , Abebaw Addis Gelagay 1 , Hedija Yenus Yeshita 1 , Telake Azale Bisetegn 2 , Yohannes Ayanaw Habitu 1 , Solomon Mekonnen Abebe 3 , Eshetie Melese Birru 4 PMID: 33241986 DOI: 10.1177/0272684X20976519 Abstract Introduction: Despite, risky sexual behavior behaviors adversely affect the health of youth […]
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Case Reports. J Behav Addict . 2020 Nov 16;2020.00091. Deborah Louise Sinclair 1 2 , Wouter Vanderplasschen 2 , Shazly Savahl 3 , Maria Florence 1 , David Best 4 , Steve Sussman 5 PMID: 33216014 DOI: 10.1556/2006.2020.00091 Abstract The global spread of COVID-19, subsequent stay-at-home requirements, spatial distancing measures, and long-term isolation present additional challenges for persons in […]
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Summary: Cocaine and sucrose neuron ensembles in the nucleus accumbens are mostly non-overlapping. Source: University of Wyoming Nucleus accumbens in the brain play a central role in the risk-reward circuit. Their operation is based chiefly on three essential neurotransmitters: dopamine, which promotes desire; serotonin, whose effects include satiety and inhibition; and glutamate, which drives goal-directed […]
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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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I’m 24 years old and I want to share my very personal experience on nofap. On 1st January this year I was maybe not depressed, but I had very serious mental problems, particulary with my private life. It’s strange, because I have good job, well grades on my studies and have not any financial troubles. […]
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Journal of Behavioral Addictions Volume/Issue: Volume 9: Issue 2 Authors: Gemma Mestre-Bach 1 , Gretchen R. Blycker 2 , 3 and Marc N. [email protected] 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1556/2006.2020.00015 Abstract With the global expansion of the COVID-19 pandemic, social or physical distancing, quarantines, and lockdowns have become more prevalent. […]
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Wang, J., & Dai, B. (2020). Journal of Behavioral Addictions J Behav Addict, Sep 18, 2020, from https://akjournals.com/view/journals/2006/aop/article-10.1556-2006.2020.00059/article-10.1556-2006.2020.00059.xml DOI: https://doi.org/10.1556/2006.2020.00059 Abstract Background and aims Impaired behavioral inhibitory control (BIC) is known to play a crucial role in addictive behavior. However, research has been inconclusive as to whether this is also the case for cybersex addiction. […]
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