Frontiers in Human Neuroscience Shu, et al, 15 April 2025 Sec. Brain Health and Clinical Neuroscience, Volume 19 – 2025 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2025.1477914 Introduction: There is extensive awareness of internet pornography addiction. It not only affects the mental health of adolescents but also promotes criminal activity. However, the impact of internet pornography addiction on functional in the brain […]
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Excerpt: Participants with comorbid depression and anxiety (vs. no depression or anxiety symptoms) had 2.72 (95% CI: 1.66–4.46) times the odds of frequent pornography viewing (one to several times/day) compared to never watching pornography. Archives of Sexual Behavior Chithra Singareddy1 · Sambid Shrestha1 · Amy Zheng1 · Bernard L. Harlow1 · Jessica L. Barrington‑Trimis2 · […]
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Sexual Health & Compulsivity Fakri Seyed Aghamiria , Johannes M. Luetzb,c,d and Karenne Hillse ABSTRACT Recent research on sexual addiction (SA) and compulsive sexual behavior (CSB) has focused on areas of interpersonal and societal impacts. When SA/CSB is discovered in intimate partnerships, the offended partner may experience betrayal trauma (BT), which can manifest as Post-Traumatic […]
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While pornography has been present throughout human history in various forms, such as ancient erotic art to more modernized motion pictures, research shows an increase in use over recent decades given the rise of technology and accessibility. Pornography, meaning any media intended to depict or describe sexual content to heighten sexual arousal or pleasure, can […]
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Medical doctor suggests that it can. View source post. … How Pornography Affects Sleep? (Does Watching Porn Before Bed Help or Harm Sleep?) (Does Watching Porn Cause Sleep Problems) While some individuals fall asleep directly after watching pornography, others report sleep problems after viewing. Pornography can interfere with sleep through multiple pathways: 1. Screen Exposure […]
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More Australians are seeking support for sex and pornography addiction as private, paid content platforms rise in popularity. In 2023, the number of users and creators accessing OnlyFans, a subscription and pay-per-view platform, increased by nearly 30 per cent, showing the growing demand for private pornographic content. The site also reported a 19 […]
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A Skeptical Look at NPR’s Dismissive Answer [Note: this article is a year old. We were so disgusted by NPR’s shoddy journalism (using as its source a close ally of the porn industry’s “Free Speech Coalition”) as well as its treachery in willfully ignoring key facts of which it was repeatedly informed, that we didn’t […]
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Don’t miss this heartfelt account of a guy who recovered from porn addiction. By sharing his challenging journey and emphasizing the significance of mental health practices, David prompts viewers to consider their relationship with technology, encouraging a thoughtful and balanced approach for a healthier, more connected life.” Hailing from various parts of British Columbia, David […]
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Comment: Well thought out, evidence-based article about the impact of today’s porn. also addresses recovery strategies. Quite long, so get comfortable before reading. With the rise of the digital age, porn has never been more accessible. It’s found on TVs, computers, tablets and smartphones. Within seconds, you could be watching porn right now. And unlike […]
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Earlier on Thursday, I wrote an article detailing how the popular porn site Pornhub had blocked itself from 13 different states, most of which are in the south. It did this over the claim that the laws these states passed requiring age verification put many people’s privacy in danger. The states, however, were arguing that […]
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