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Your Brain On Porn: Internet Pornography and the Emerging Science of Addiction: Gary Wilson: Summary

Jul 17, 2022

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In this podcast, Gary Wilson, an expert in internet pornography addiction, discusses the addictive nature of internet porn and its effects on individuals. He explores the impact of porn on the brain, relationships, attraction, libido, self-esteem, and focus. Wilson also provides tips on overcoming porn addiction, including cutting out artificial sex stimulation, joining support forums, managing stress, and identifying triggers.

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Internet pornography can be seriously addictive and damaging, leading to a range of sexual and psychological problems such as erectile dysfunction and loss of attraction to real partners.

Watching porn triggers the release of dopamine, leading to a desire for more extreme and violent pornography, desensitization, and an inability to experience pleasure from real-world sexual encounters.

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The Impact of Internet Porn Addiction

Internet pornography can be seriously addictive and damaging. It has been linked to a range of sexual and psychological problems, such as erectile dysfunction and loss of attraction to real partners. The availability of high-speed internet and the unlimited access to porn sites has contributed to the addictive nature of internet pornography. People who quit porn report significant improvements in various areas of their lives, including increased energy, improved focus, and reduced social anxiety.

The Need for Novelty and the Sensitivity of Porn

01:05

Introduction

2min

The Impact of Porn on the Brain and Relationships

3min

The Negative Effects of Excessive Porn Consumption

5min

Overcoming Porn Addiction: Tips, Challenges, and Triggers

5min

Your Brain On Porn: Internet Pornography and the Emerging Science of Addiction: Gary Wilson: Summary When high speed internet became widely available a few years ago, growing numbers of people began to worry that their porn use was running out of control. Far from preparing them for fulfilling relationships, viewing an endless stream of porn videos led to unexpected symptoms. Perhaps most surprisingly, for the first time in history erectile dysfunction was becoming a significant problem for young men.

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