Studies estimate that between 86% and 96% of men regularly consume porn.
Women consume only slightly less pornographic content.
What Do You Mean By Porn Addiction?
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Watching porn may also take over any other interests.
It is viewed more by young adults, with men viewing it more frequently than women.
Use tends to decline with age.
Porn addiction is very likely a behavior disorder, one characterized ashypersexual.
It is similar to other sexual behavior disorders like excessivemasturbationand cybersex.
How Do I Know If I Have a Porn Addiction?
Porn addiction may also cause a strain in relationships with others.
What Causes Porn Addiction?
Research also suggests that pornography use can lead to changes in the brain.
It can hinder productivity in the workplace, at home, and in social tweaks.
In addition, this hypersexual disorder may also causemood disordersand even substance abuse challenges.
How Do I Get Help for My Porn Addiction?
Because compulsive porn consumption is not an official disorder,treatment optionsfor this condition are not fully established.
However, to manage the effects, many options have been adopted.
Naltrexone may be able to halt both the craving for porn and the satisfaction derived from consuming it.
In addition, using techniques such asfamily therapyandrelationship counselingcan help navigate this condition’s intricacies.
Professional guidance can help with wading through the feelings of guilt and compulsion with porn consumption.
It can also help to manage the emotional and intimacy challenges because of the habit.
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