Erectile Dysfunction and Porn Video Series

Submitted by Gary Wilson on Sun, 08/26/2012 - 20:47
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Anatomy & physiology teacher Gary Wilson explains the physiology of erections, how overstimulation via today's Internet porn can create erectile dysfunction (even in young men), and how others have recovered. For more information see Is my erectile dysfunction (ED) related to my porn use?

Update: Dr. Oz Show addresses porn-induced erectile dysfunction January 31, 2013

Transcripts of the following talk are available: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4.

PART TWO

PART THREE

PART FOUR

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Submitted by mamboitaliano10 on Tue, 07/26/2011 - 10:47.

I am very aware that my addiction to porn has made me insensitive to "regular" women and sex. I used to watch porn 2-4 times daily while masturbating each time of course. Incredibly it became a habit to watch porn & masturbate AGAIN immediately after the first go. In other words every session of porn includes a second session right after. It's like I couldn't get on with the day until I masturbated twice.

My goal is to not watch porn for one month (Ramadan is coming up so my faith is another reason not to fail) but I cannot imagine not masturbating that long. Considering I used to do it 2-4 times daily is it helpful to limit touching myself once a day with orgasm? Will recovering take much longer doing so?

I hear when someone wants to quit something like smoking/drinking moderation is key so it's best to start off with limiting the addiction then slowly quitting all together. What do you think of that? I must remind you I'm on the same page to not watch porn at all.

Submitted by Gary Wilson on Tue, 07/26/2011 - 12:57.

Depends on how you define reboot. If your goal is to simply stop your porn use, then stopping only porn equals success. If it's recovery from porn-induced ED, then stopping masturbation appears to be necessary.

To be honest, we have never seen anyone successfully reboot their brains while maintaining a regular masturbation schedule. (After rebooting, a schedule may work fine.) Masturbation activates cravings that often lead back to porn. Masturbation is tightly linked to porn, so "un-linking" involves stopping both.

Note that cutting back works primarily for only two addictions - caffeine and nicotine. Neither chemical interferes with functioning (may improve it), and is ingested in very specific amounts throughout the day. People get addicted to both, find their levels and stay there.

Cutting back does not work for other drugs, or pathological gambling, or food. Consuming these other addictions usually leads to escalation and right back to where you started.

This link discusses sensitization - which is the reactivation of addiction pathways by one exposure -
http://yourbrainonporn.com/why-am-i-still-noticing-a-dopamine-rush-after...

Also, read the rebooting accounts under tools for change. You will have to decide what works for you.
good luck

Submitted by modar on Sun, 02/05/2012 - 06:27.

I've watched the 6 parts series and this one ... everything is so clear to me now and understood !.. my question : should I read the articles about ed , porn and other things before rebooting ? , aren't these two series enough to be in the picture ?

I can't thank you enough for this site !

Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/05/2012 - 08:34.

Read rebooting. If you have ED go to the ED & Porn section and read the appropriate articles. There's more to know is this journey. Good luck,

gary

Submitted by modar on Sun, 02/05/2012 - 15:00.

That's what I'm gonna do , God/Nature bless you Mr Gary

I can't thank you enough for this site !

Submitted by jiggafan22 on Fri, 03/30/2012 - 01:14.

I made it 11 weeks without looking at porn. I am feeling like my life is worth living again with the dopamine receptor regeneration. This week I was at home alone. I masturbated in a controlled manner for a little while and then looked at porn (not due to craving and without masturbating). I thought that since my dopamine receptors were up again, I'd have no problem with ED. Unfortunately, I still do. Manuel stimulation gets does fine, but fantasy or looking at women during daily activities alone won't do it yet. I guess when the ED stops, I'll know. I have gotten the social and dopamine benefits with much physical improvement down there. Now I guess I have to completely get rid of the sexual stimulation like I did before and just wait it out to make a complete recovery from ED.

Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/30/2012 - 08:40.

Manuel stimulation gets does fine, but fantasy or looking at women during daily activities alone won't do it yet

If you can get a strong erection through manual stimulation then by definition you don't have ED. How old are you? Be aware - How you responded at 15 is not how you will respond in your twenties or older.

Also, addiction involves much more than dopamine. Addiction pathways will continue to weaken. I suspect you will continue to see improvements. Men write 6 months later saying they see continue to see improvements.

Submitted by Pleiades on Fri, 01/25/2013 - 16:25.

Please note that the Part 4 video should be:
"Erectile Dysfunction and Porn: Part 4"
instead of
"Your Brain on Porn: Porn Addiction (Part 4)"
that is, the fourth video is pointing to the part 4 of the 6 part Porn Addiction series.

Please correct it.
Thanks in advance.

Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/25/2013 - 17:53.

I appreciate that. Its probably been that way for 2 years!!