Young adults who watch violent online pornography tend to report worse sexual well-being, lower empathy, and more acceptance of violence against women than those who watch nonviolent content. These patterns, which look different for men and women, suggest that the specific types of sexual media people consume might shape their interpersonal relationships and physical experiences. […]
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Journal of Behavioral Addictions Finkenstaedt, M., Biedermann, D., Biedermann, S. V., & Fuss, J. (2025). 14(2), 1051-1063. https://doi.org/10.1556/2006.2025.00028 Abstract Background and aims Scientific evidence for underpinning mechanisms of Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) is still scarce. This study explores impaired sexual delay discounting in compulsive sexual behavior (CSB) and its relationship with sexual sensation seeking (SSS) […]
This item is only indirectly related to online porn consumption. It’s definitely thought-provoking work by two Middlebury College students in 2026. ABSTRACT The U.S. general fertility rate has fallen by 22% since 2007, a sustained decline not readily explained by economic conditions, contraceptive use, housing or childcare costs, or other commonly cited factors. We assess […]
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Journal of Behavioral Addictions Yang, X., Wang, Y., Tang, S., Li, L., & Wang, J. (2025). 14(2), 1064-1078. https://doi.org/10.1556/2006.2025.00030 Abstract Background and aims Sexual craving and the alleviation of negative emotions are fundamental driving forces underlying problematic pornography use (PPU). In healthy individuals, these processes can be effectively attenuated through cognitive strategies mediated by the prefrontal […]
Meta analysis of brain-imaging studies reveals that compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD) is correlated with measurable brain differences. Journal of Behavioral Addictions Yuan Feng et al, 2026 Volume/Issue: Volume 15: Issue 2 Abstract Background Compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD) involves uncontrollable sexual urges and behaviors that cause distress or functional impairment. Although classified as an […]
I had a search warrant served on my house in January and my life changed drastically. I have since then seen an individual therapist for myself, a marital therapist with my wife, joined NoFap, and began going to in-person groups as well. I was able to walk through many of the hurts I experienced and […]
Archives of Sexual Behavior 2026 Aug 17. doi: 10.1007/s10508-026-03495-1. Ori Meir Komemi 1 , Yaniv Efrati 2 Abstract Building on the Compensatory-Dissociative Online Gaming model (Giardina et al., 2024a), the current study proposes a compensatory-dissociative continuum of online pornography consumption. Using a person-centered approach, we identified distinct young adult profiles based on compensatory and dissociative patterns. […]
Singapore’s National Council of Social Service (NCSS) is spending S$5.6million(US$4.4 million) to expand behavioral addiction support after new cases rose about 50% in four years. Under a three-year program, NCSS will fund nine additional social service agencies to provide support alongside WE CARE Community Services, expanding access to 10 agencies across Singapore. The initiative, known […]
This page is for journalists and other investigators who may have read assertions that Dr. Prause is a victim. Also see, “Founders of OneTaste ‘orgasm cult’ guilty of grooming employees to have sex with clients.” NOTE: This page was originally written by the late Gary Wilson. However, the YBOP team has updated it a bit. […]
Click to watch short talk by the inventor of “infinite scroll.” He warns of its ability to hijack the most important aspects of our lives by creating fake intimacy. […]