Friday, February 5, 2016

Is Pornography Addictive?

Unless you have been completely secluded from all TV, social media, and internet for the past 10 or so years, “pornography” is a word that you are sure to be familiar with. Whether you’ve heard about it from personal experience, or just a seemingly innocent google search of Kim Kardashian, it is something less and less people are strangers to. It may not be something that we like to discuss with our buddies, but it is definitely something that people across the country indulge in from time to time. The real question is, however, is it addictive?

I know what you’re thinking. “No way! I’m not addicted! I can stop whenever I want!” Well, you might not be as in the clear as you think you are. Because pornography is so accessible, it is very easy to become addicted to. In fact, studies show that 50% of men around the age of 25 that watch porn on a regular basis have greater difficulty achieving erections in real sexual situations than they do while watching porn. Watching pornography can also become a problem when it becomes compulsive, or if you feel you need it in order to get through the day. Whether we realize it or not, pornography is totally unrealistic. Instead of perfect hair and makeup paired with perfect lighting and perfect people, real sex is full of butting elbows and awkward angles. 

Pornography addiction is not the end of the world. There is always hope! Getting help is not as hard as it seems. L.I.F.E. Recovery International provides access to group therapies that will help you along your journey to recovery. All you have to do is take that first step!

Reference:

“Cambridge Study: Internet porn addiction mirrors drug addiction (2014)” http://yourbrainonporn.com/cambridge-university-brain-scans-find-porn-addiction

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