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The Christian Post January 15, 2010 by Nathan Black What is it about pornography that makes it so appealing to so many men? “Pornography is … a physical matter, rooted in the biological intricacies of our sexual design,” Struthers, associate professor of psychology at Wheaton College, writes in Wired for Intimacy: How Pornography Hijacks the […]
Knights of Columbus by Patrick Trueman October 28, 2011 Catholics have a duty to fight against pornography and its devastating spiritual and societal consequences. In a conversation with a priest in my diocese, I shared my spiritual director’s report that every other confession he hears from men involves the sin of pornography. The pastor’s response […]
The Salt Lake Tribune Nov. 14, 2011 by PEGGY FLETCHER STACK For years, the Rev. Bernie Anderson carried with him a shameful secret — one he feared would destroy his marriage, his career, his standing in the community, even his spiritual identity. He was addicted to pornography. And, like many others facing a similar struggle, the […]
Jezebel Nov. 11, 2011 by Anna North Yesterday, Yale’s president announced that the university’s “Sex Week,” an exploration of sexual issues featuring panels discussions, guest speakers, and other events, will no longer be allowed to use Yale’s name or facilities. Conservative students have been campaigning against Sex Week for some time, calling it pro-porn […]
The Effects of Pornography on Individuals, Marriage, Family and Community (Research)
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Abstract: Pornography is a visual representation of sexuality which distorts an individual’s concept of the nature of conjugal relations. This, in turn, alters both sexual attitudes and behavior. It is a major threat to marriage, to family, to children and to individual happiness. In undermining marriage it is one of the factors in undermining social […]
by Michael J. Formica It is no secret that men have a lesser degree of access to their emotions and feelings than do women. There are all sorts of reasons for this, and the topic, in and of itself, could fill pages. Suffice it to say, that where women are more likely to express emotions […]
Do you think that people who frequently view pornography are more prone to depression? Or do you think that depressed people are more prone to view pornography? Why am I talking about pornography and depression? Pornography is a pretty hot topic in our society (pun intended). However, I am not sure we know how to respond to it. […]
Last month, 3000 doctors of the American Society for AddictionMedicine released a public statement bringing the definition of addiction into line with decades of addiction research. “[Addiction] is about brains…. It’s about underlying neurology, not outward actions,” explains ASAM’s Dr. Michael Miller. ASAM’s definition captures the key elements of addiction described by NIDA head Nora Volkow, MD and her team in […]
The Coolidge Effect is an ancient biological program that can override your sluggish contentment after orgasm if there are new mates begging to be fertilized. Without it, there would be no Internetporn. This neurological mechanism perceives each new erotic possibility—including those on your screen—as a valuable genetic opportunity, and jolts you into action with potent neurochemicals. What happens […]
A Reddit poster recently asked, “Are we the first generation to masturbate left-handed because our right hands are browsing porn?” Yes, an entire generation is becoming “ambi-wackstrous” as one wag put it. Once upon a time, masturbation called for a lot of imagination. It was rehearsal for the real thing: “First I’m gonna do this…and then….” No longer. “I’m […]