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. […]
Arch Sex Behav Ratcliff, S.E., Wright, S., Herbenick, D. et al. Arch Sex Behav (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-026-03481-7 Abstract This is a synthesis of the research area and issues involving sexual choking, followed by calls to action based on the synthesis. We describe the health risks associated with sexual choking, which is often performed as a form […]
One of the lowest points in my life was getting annoyed at my kids when they interrupted me during an edging session. Of course they did not know. But I knew. Like everyone, I desperately wanted to quit. I wanted my self respect back. But, once gripped with the urge, it was almost impossible to […]
I have not shared this news with anyone but my mom who’s always been supporting me. Seems there’s no one around me, none of my friends who are interested to learn how I get there, but its fine, I try to learn how to be more modest without seeking attention. Yet tonight, I realized that […]
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