What Is a Porn Addiction?

[JacksinPA]

Pornography Addiction: Why Pornography Is Addictive?

Too much pornography use may cause personal and professional problems. Can you have a porn addiction?

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Porn addiction is, in theory, when you can’t stop looking at porn, even if you want to. And the obsession gets to the point that it interferes with work, relationships, and other parts of daily life. It’s easy to understand how this could be a problem with the widespread availability of internet porn today. In 2019, for example, the popular site PornHub recorded 42 billion visits -- that’s 115 million a day.

Is Porn Addictive?
Scientists are debating if heavy use of pornography is an addiction in the medical sense of the word.

The World Health Organization added compulsive sexual behavior as a mental health disorder in 2018. And while it doesn’t single out a pornography (or any other) addiction, it does refer to repetitive sexual activities becoming a central focus of a person’s life to the point that they neglect their “health and personal care or other interests, activities, and responsibilities.”

And a study of men who sought treatment for problematic pornography use (PPU) showed that their brains did respond to sexual images. (more)
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If you are paid by each click on your ads, it sounds like porn is a safe & legal way of making money. Like YouTube. It's also a safe way of indulging your fantasies without involving any one else or risk getting covid or an STD.

 

[swing_voter]

It's where porn prevents you from leading a normal life. Finding a wife, having kids, etc.

Or it ruins your family, makes you wife ask for divorce, etc.

Porn has to cause problems for it to be a problem.

 

[CLAX1911]

Pornography Addiction: Why Pornography Is Addictive?

Too much pornography use may cause personal and professional problems. Can you have a porn addiction?

www.webmd.com

Porn addiction is, in theory, when you can’t stop looking at porn, even if you want to. And the obsession gets to the point that it interferes with work, relationships, and other parts of daily life. It’s easy to understand how this could be a problem with the widespread availability of internet porn today. In 2019, for example, the popular site PornHub recorded 42 billion visits -- that’s 115 million a day.

Is Porn Addictive?
Scientists are debating if heavy use of pornography is an addiction in the medical sense of the word.

The World Health Organization added compulsive sexual behavior as a mental health disorder in 2018. And while it doesn’t single out a pornography (or any other) addiction, it does refer to repetitive sexual activities becoming a central focus of a person’s life to the point that they neglect their “health and personal care or other interests, activities, and responsibilities.”

And a study of men who sought treatment for problematic pornography use (PPU) showed that their brains did respond to sexual images. (more)
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If you are paid by each click on your ads, it sounds like porn is a safe & legal way of making money. Like YouTube. It's also a safe way of indulging your fantasies without involving any one else or risk getting covid or an STD.

It isn't an addiction in the medical sense of the word like being addicted to heroin. It's a psychological addiction. It could be considered an obsession but there is brain chemistry involved. We are programmed genetically to like sex, food, alcohol, socializing, and so forth. When you substitute something in for those things and find you like the substitute better that's when it can become an issue.

 

[maquiscat]

Pornography Addiction: Why Pornography Is Addictive?

Too much pornography use may cause personal and professional problems. Can you have a porn addiction?

www.webmd.com

Porn addiction is, in theory, when you can’t stop looking at porn, even if you want to. And the obsession gets to the point that it interferes with work, relationships, and other parts of daily life. It’s easy to understand how this could be a problem with the widespread availability of internet porn today. In 2019, for example, the popular site PornHub recorded 42 billion visits -- that’s 115 million a day.

Is Porn Addictive?
Scientists are debating if heavy use of pornography is an addiction in the medical sense of the word.

The World Health Organization added compulsive sexual behavior as a mental health disorder in 2018. And while it doesn’t single out a pornography (or any other) addiction, it does refer to repetitive sexual activities becoming a central focus of a person’s life to the point that they neglect their “health and personal care or other interests, activities, and responsibilities.”

And a study of men who sought treatment for problematic pornography use (PPU) showed that their brains did respond to sexual images. (more)
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If you are paid by each click on your ads, it sounds like porn is a safe & legal way of making money. Like YouTube. It's also a safe way of indulging your fantasies without involving any one else or risk getting covid or an STD.

Claxx is correct that that kind of addiction isn't the same as those from external sources such as drugs or alcohol. Whether other addictions are physical or psychological or what, is still somewhat up in the air, as I understand it. However, it is such that anything can be an addiction. Sex, Internet, thrills, fitness, shopping, hoarding, etc. These things can all also be formed into habits, but the main difference is that if you fail to engage in the habit, it doesn't cause stress and anxiety. If the addiction is not based upon a external chemical, then it is usually this type of addiction. As I understand it there are certain types of people prone to addiction, but the form it takes will depend upon what they get addicted to. Basically is seems that they get addicted to their own body's stimulation of the pleasure centers from whatever activity they are addicted to.

 

[CLAX1911]

Claxx is correct that that kind of addiction isn't the same as those from external sources such as drugs or alcohol. Whether other addictions are physical or psychological or what, is still somewhat up in the air, as I understand it. However, it is such that anything can be an addiction. Sex, Internet, thrills, fitness, shopping, hoarding, etc. These things can all also be formed into habits, but the main difference is that if you fail to engage in the habit, it doesn't cause stress and anxiety. If the addiction is not based upon a external chemical, then it is usually this type of addiction. As I understand it there are certain types of people prone to addiction, but the form it takes will depend upon what they get addicted to. Basically is seems that they get addicted to their own body's stimulation of the pleasure centers from whatever activity they are addicted to.

Well the release of serotonin or dopamine can be similar to that cases by a substance. But because you aren't putting anything into yourself you're just stimulating the response is say it isn't chemical.

 

[maquiscat]

Well the release of serotonin or dopamine can be similar to that cases by a substance. But because you aren't putting anything into yourself you're just stimulating the response is say it isn't chemical.

Pretty much. From what I understand there are certain people who are more susceptible to being addicted to their own body chemicals, hence "addictive personality" claims. Also I had specifically noted external chemicals.

 

[TypicalRussian]

Pornography Addiction: Why Pornography Is Addictive?

Too much pornography use may cause personal and professional problems. Can you have a porn addiction?

www.webmd.com

Porn addiction is, in theory, when you can’t stop looking at porn, even if you want to. And the obsession gets to the point that it interferes with work, relationships, and other parts of daily life. It’s easy to understand how this could be a problem with the widespread availability of internet porn today. In 2019, for example, the popular site PornHub recorded 42 billion visits -- that’s 115 million a day.

Is Porn Addictive?
Scientists are debating if heavy use of pornography is an addiction in the medical sense of the word.

The World Health Organization added compulsive sexual behavior as a mental health disorder in 2018. And while it doesn’t single out a pornography (or any other) addiction, it does refer to repetitive sexual activities becoming a central focus of a person’s life to the point that they neglect their “health and personal care or other interests, activities, and responsibilities.”

And a study of men who sought treatment for problematic pornography use (PPU) showed that their brains did respond to sexual images. (more)
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If you are paid by each click on your ads, it sounds like porn is a safe & legal way of making money. Like YouTube. It's also a safe way of indulging your fantasies without involving any one else or risk getting covid or an STD.

it destroys society and rots it

 

[maquiscat]

it destroys society and rots it

Question dodge. The OP asks what it is, not what it does.

 

[ALiberalModerate]

Claxx is correct that that kind of addiction isn't the same as those from external sources such as drugs or alcohol. Whether other addictions are physical or psychological or what, is still somewhat up in the air, as I understand it. However, it is such that anything can be an addiction. Sex, Internet, thrills, fitness, shopping, hoarding, etc. These things can all also be formed into habits, but the main difference is that if you fail to engage in the habit, it doesn't cause stress and anxiety. If the addiction is not based upon a external chemical, then it is usually this type of addiction. As I understand it there are certain types of people prone to addiction, but the form it takes will depend upon what they get addicted to. Basically is seems that they get addicted to their own body's stimulation of the pleasure centers from whatever activity they are addicted to.

For those with a pornography addiction, I think it is basically like a gambling addiction. If you have ever known anyone with a gambling addiction, it is as strong of a compulsion as any drug to them.

 

[maquiscat]

For those with a pornography addiction, I think it is basically like a gambling addiction. If you have ever known anyone with a gambling addiction, it is as strong of a compulsion as any drug to them.

Same with internet or hoarding, one we had to deal with recently. Pretty much anything can be addicting if you're that type of person.

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[Aunt Antifa]

Claxx is correct that that kind of addiction isn't the same as those from external sources such as drugs or alcohol. Whether other addictions are physical or psychological or what, is still somewhat up in the air, as I understand it. However, it is such that anything can be an addiction. Sex, Internet, thrills, fitness, shopping, hoarding, etc. These things can all also be formed into habits, but the main difference is that if you fail to engage in the habit, it doesn't cause stress and anxiety. If the addiction is not based upon a external chemical, then it is usually this type of addiction. As I understand it there are certain types of people prone to addiction, but the form it takes will depend upon what they get addicted to. Basically is seems that they get addicted to their own body's stimulation of the pleasure centers from whatever activity they are addicted to.

Really good post. Thank you.

 

[TypicalRussian]

Question dodge. The OP asks what it is, not what it does.

well it is common and destorys a society from within

A society dies by social dreariness created by liberalism and feminism and are then overcome by stronger conservatives enemies, the cycle is a never ending repeat of human life

 

[Stealers Wheel]

well it is common and destorys a society from within

A society dies by social dreariness created by liberalism and feminism and are then overcome by stronger conservatives enemies, the cycle is a never ending repeat of human life

Would you be willing to give us a documented example of a society which was destroyed from within where pornography was a significant factor? I'm kind of a history buff and I find your claim fascinating.

 

[Checkerboard Strangler]

Claxx is correct that that kind of addiction isn't the same as those from external sources such as drugs or alcohol. Whether other addictions are physical or psychological or what, is still somewhat up in the air, as I understand it. However, it is such that anything can be an addiction. Sex, Internet, thrills, fitness, shopping, hoarding, etc. These things can all also be formed into habits, but the main difference is that if you fail to engage in the habit, it doesn't cause stress and anxiety. If the addiction is not based upon a external chemical, then it is usually this type of addiction. As I understand it there are certain types of people prone to addiction, but the form it takes will depend upon what they get addicted to. Basically is seems that they get addicted to their own body's stimulation of the pleasure centers from whatever activity they are addicted to.

If your life becomes unmanageable, and the lives of others around you who care about you become unmanageable to some degree as well, then it is safe to say it is an addiction or dependency problem.

I can't remember an age when I wasn't fascinated by naked females.
As I came into adulthood, that became even more enjoyable and more fascinating.
At sixty-four not much has changed, and even with my declining health, not much has changed with regard to my ability to enjoy and continue being fascinated.

But I also went through a period of my life where I was a raging coke addict. I am clean going on twenty-six years now.
My enjoyment of the naked female form bears zero resemblance to my appetite for cocaine.
I managed to screw up my life and the lives of my loved ones through consuming coke in all its forms.
(well okay not ALL its forms, never have injected ANY drug in my arm. EVER)

Compare that to my wife pinching me on the arm and giving a little chuckle if she catches me admiring a nice tushie.
Hell, she sometimes even offers a bit of "color commentary".
So, am I a sex addict?
Naaaah, just your average everyday horny lil devil.

 

[TypicalRussian]

Would you be willing to give us a documented example of a society which was destroyed from within where pornography was a significant factor? I'm kind of a history buff and I find your claim fascinating.

Salahuddin Ayubi: If you want to destroy any nation without war, make adultery and nudity common in the young generation.

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[Stealers Wheel]

Salahuddin Ayubi: If you want to destroy any nation without war, make adultery and nudity common in the young generation.

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Nice quote. Can you point me to a society that was destroyed by porn?

 

[TypicalRussian]

Nice quote. Can you point me to a society that was destroyed by porn?

our society

 

[Oborosen]

Pornography Addiction: Why Pornography Is Addictive?

Too much pornography use may cause personal and professional problems. Can you have a porn addiction?

www.webmd.com

Porn addiction is, in theory, when you can’t stop looking at porn, even if you want to. And the obsession gets to the point that it interferes with work, relationships, and other parts of daily life. It’s easy to understand how this could be a problem with the widespread availability of internet porn today. In 2019, for example, the popular site PornHub recorded 42 billion visits -- that’s 115 million a day.

Is Porn Addictive?
Scientists are debating if heavy use of pornography is an addiction in the medical sense of the word.

The World Health Organization added compulsive sexual behavior as a mental health disorder in 2018. And while it doesn’t single out a pornography (or any other) addiction, it does refer to repetitive sexual activities becoming a central focus of a person’s life to the point that they neglect their “health and personal care or other interests, activities, and responsibilities.”

And a study of men who sought treatment for problematic pornography use (PPU) showed that their brains did respond to sexual images. (more)
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If you are paid by each click on your ads, it sounds like porn is a safe & legal way of making money. Like YouTube. It's also a safe way of indulging your fantasies without involving any one else or risk getting covid or an STD.

Unfortunately, pornography can become rather addictive and one of the main reasons for that, is that it's easily accessible. Not only that, but it allows for far more different taste to be satiated and peaked at the same time.

I've had more than a few patients over this last decade who have battled with such problems and it's only getting worse with the more I see come through my door.
One of the main issues I have with it however, is that when someone outgrows their ability to satiate this need for gratification online. They will either implode, or find some way to take it out into the real world. Which is something that you can see in some convention settings, though I must stress. That these situations are few and far between. Unless you're thinking of the "Furry" variety of sufferer. Which for some reason attracts far more than what the other sources seem to attract, even considering most animation centered groups. Though I believe that this is because the "fursona", or personality that the other undertakes in these instances. Is guarded by the amount of anonymity added by the suit, or costume applied.

One of my worst patients had ended up doing some rather extreme procedures to his genitals and in the act of exciting himself, while also under observation. Which I must add, also made his situation more gratifying.
He managed to pull his penis off.

So, apologies for that little tirade. But I've seen more than my fair share of this problem and I'd wish there were more than just a few limited treatments for it.
And I'm also sorry to say that his case was not by any means the worst that I've had come through my office.

 

[Dayton3]

There is no such thing as "porn addiction". Or 'sex addiction".

 

[maquiscat]

There is no such thing as "porn addiction". Or 'sex addiction".

And your proof of that is.....

 

[VySky]

Would you be willing to give us a documented example of a society which was destroyed from within where pornography was a significant factor? I'm kind of a history buff and I find your claim fascinating.

Is there a timeline cut-off

Sodom and Gomorrah | Description, Summary, & Controversy

Sodom and Gomorrah, notoriously sinful cities in the biblical book of Genesis, destroyed by “sulfur and fire” because of their wickedness (Genesis 19:24). Sodom and Gomorrah along with the cities of Admah, Zeboiim, and Zoar (Bela) constituted the five “cities of the plain,” and they are...

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[Dayton3]

And your proof of that is.....

Characteristics of neither fit the customary definitions of an "addiction"

 

[noonereal]

It's where porn prevents you...

no it is not

it's when your genetics compel you to focus more than the average on sex

 

[maquiscat]

Characteristics of neither fit the customary definitions of an "addiction"

And the definition that you are using is.....


Quote and source would be nice.

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[noonereal]

There is no such thing as "porn addiction". Or 'sex addiction".

OMFG, of course there is. Really hollow post dude.

Maybe reword this.