Porn Addiction
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and Dr. Rena Malik discuss the topic of pornography addiction in the . They highlight the distinction between simply viewing pornography and engaging with it to the point of ejaculation, emphasizing that the latter can hinder the development of healthy real-world sexual relationships. This overuse is linked to a pattern where the person seeks constant novelty to achieve the same dopamine response, leading to problematic pornography use. However, they clarify that this is only considered problematic in about 4% of people, and not everyone who watches pornography will develop an addiction 1.
For individuals who maintain healthy relationships and lead balanced lives, occasional use of pornography or masturbation might not be problematic. The key concern arises when it interferes with daily life or replaces real-world interactions, potentially due to the intense activation of dopamine pathways, similar to other addictions 1.
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