Front. Psychiatry, 03 April 2018 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2018.00099 Shuai Wang1,2, Jing Liu3, Lin Tian4*, Limin Chen1, Jun Wang1, Qunfeng Tang5, Fuquan Zhang1 and Zhenhe Zhou1,2* 1Department of Psychiatry, The Affiliated Wuxi Mental Health Center of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, China 2Wuxi Tongren International Rehabilitation Hospital, Wuxi, China 3Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, China 4Department of Substance Dependency, […]
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Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2018 Apr 3;15(4). pii: E668. doi: 10.3390/ijerph15040668. González-Bueso V1, Santamaría JJ2, Fernández D3,4, Merino L5, Montero E6, Ribas J7. Abstract The addictive use of video games is recognized as a problem with clinical relevance and is included in international diagnostic manuals and classifications of diseases. The association between “Internet […]
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J Behav Addict. 2018 Apr 12:1-14. doi: 10.1556/2006.7.2018.22. Rømer Thomsen K1, Callesen MB1, Hesse M1, Kvamme TL1, Pedersen MM1, Pedersen MU1, Voon V2. Abstract Background and aims Impulsivity is a risk factor for addictive behaviors. The UPPS-P impulsivity model has been associated with substance addiction and gambling disorder, but its role in other non-substance addiction-related […]
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This article is a short synopsis of some key concepts about porn and your brain. For the science behind it, please follow all the links and read this page. Some links go to our articles, which in turn link to studies. For a more in-depth understanding and further evidence see The Research Page. For specific […]
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Psychol Med. 2018 Apr 6:1-8. doi: 10.1017/S003329171800082X. Wartberg L1, Kriston L2, Zieglmeier M3, Lincoln T4, Kammerl R3. Abstract BACKGROUND: In 2013, Internet gaming disorder (IGD) was incorporated in the current version of the DSM-5. IGD refers to a problematic use of video games. Longitudinal studies on the etiology of IGD are lacking. Furthermore, it is […]
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I jerked it to images for 29 years. I figured out that semen retention was the secret in 2001, but always struggled to get past 2 weeks or so…and that was not very often. I would edge frequently to images, knowing it was bad for me but justifying it. At 100 days free of PM, […]
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INTRODUCTION: Burgess claims victimhood, yet he initiated all contact (Facebook, Twitter), posting numerous defamatory comments, and eventually infringing on YBOP’s trademark by creating “www.realyourbrainonporn.com.” Prior to February, 2018 I had never heard of Daniel Burgess LMFT. Suddenly, out of nowhere Mr. Burgess (@BurgessTherapy) employed multiple social media platforms to attack me and YBOP. Burgess’s targeted […]
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ront. Psychiatry, 06 March 2018 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2018.00067 Nannan Pan1†, Yongxin Yang2†, Xin Du1, Xin Qi1, Guijin Du3, Yang Zhang1, Xiaodong Li3* and Quan Zhang1* 1Department of Radiology and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Functional Imaging, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China 2Department of Psychology, Linyi Fourth People’s Hospital, Linyi, China 3Department of Radiology, Linyi People’s […]
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This page is divided into two sections: 1) Studies providing support for porn addiction, porn-induced sexual dysfunctions, and multiple negative outcomes associated with porn use. 2) Critiques of questionable & misleading studies; debunking propaganda pieces SECTION 1: Support for porn addiction, porn-induced sexual dysfunctions, and multiple negative outcomes associated with porn use. The preponderance of […]
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Psychol Women Q. 2018 Mar; 42(1): 9–28. Published online 2017 Dec 15. doi: 10.1177/0361684317743019 PMCID: PMC5833025 Kathrin Karsay,1 Johannes Knoll,1 and Jörg Matthes1 Abstract Objectification theorists suggest that exposure to sexualizing media increases self-objectification among individuals. Correlational and experimental research examining this relation has received growing attention. The aim of this meta-analysis was to investigate […]
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