Talking Points: Pornography Addiction

Posted on April 17, 2011, in Addiction, Featured

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Pornography addiction is a condition in which a person becomes overly dependent on pornographic materials for their physical and emotional satisfaction. There are many individuals that view pornography regularly, but this does not always lead to addiction.

Symptoms of addiction include:

  1. Increased frequency in watching or reading pornography
  2. Lose track of time while watching for several hours on end
  3. Spending more money to want a greater variety and better satisfaction
  4. Rearranging your schedule and making up excuses in order to make time for pornography
  5. Experiencing physical or psychological symptoms when trying to stop, such as anger, depression, irritability, and stress

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As drawn from the available research gathered on this site, here are some talking points:

  • Studies show strong evidence that sex affects the rewards systems in the brain in the same way that drugs or food can as well.
  • Addiction to pornography can impair the development of emotional intimacy.
  • Many who have struggled with multiple addiction report that it was the hardest addiction for them to overcome.
  • Addiction to pornography often results in decreased interest in sex with a partner.
  • Pornography addiction can start at any age.

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