Dr. Trish Leigh
Episode #168: The Secret Reason Porn Feels Good—And Then Destroys You - Dr. Trish Leigh
Apr 20, 2025
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- Porn consumption leads to an initial dopamine surge, but the resulting emotional numbness and dysfunction can harm mental health long-term.
- Developing a 'pivot plan' and emotional regulation skills is crucial for overcoming porn addiction and restoring healthy relationships.
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The Impact of Porn on Well-Being
Porn consumption creates an immediate surge of dopamine, leading users to feel pleasure while engaging with it. However, this reliance on external stimuli often results in a subsequent 'dopamine drought,' where individuals may feel anxious, depressed, or experience erectile dysfunction. Over time, this pattern can desensitize the brain's receptors to genuine pleasure, diminishing the ability to enjoy real-life interactions and activities. The cycle establishes a dependency on porn that can tremendously undermine one's mental and emotional health.
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