Dr. Trish Leigh

Episode #168: The Secret Reason Porn Feels Good—And Then Destroys You - Dr. Trish Leigh

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Apr 20, 2025
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INSIGHT

Porn's Dopamine Surge Explained

  • Porn triggers a surge of dopamine that creates intense pleasure and motivation to keep watching.
  • This artificial dopamine surge makes real life feel dull by comparison, leading to emotional numbness.
INSIGHT

Dopamine Drought Devastates Life

  • After dopamine flooding, a severe dopamine drought hits real life, causing anxiety and depression.
  • This dopamine deficit disrupts relationships and sexual function, fueling a vicious cycle back to porn.
INSIGHT

Drain Brain from Desensitization

  • Chronic porn use desensitizes dopamine receptors, causing complete loss of arousal called 'drain brain.'
  • This desensitization is a deeper brain strain worsening emotional and sexual dysfunction over time.
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