Don’t miss this heartfelt account of a guy who recovered from porn addiction. By sharing his challenging journey and emphasizing the significance of mental health practices, David prompts viewers to consider their relationship with technology, encouraging a thoughtful and balanced approach for a healthier, more connected life.” Hailing from various parts of British Columbia, David […]
A major free speech argument about pornographic websites went disastrously for the porn industry. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard the first major First Amendment case involving pornography — or, for that matter, sexual speech of any kind — in more than two decades. It’s also the first such case since Republicans gained a 6-3 […]
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Have you been sidetracked by porn, online dating and social media? If so, you may find this discussion worthwhile. Of course, the next step is to take steps toward real connection with other humans. How can you shift away from being online toward time with real people? […]
Sexual Health & Compulsivity Hall, P., Bingham, S., Bunaciu, A., & Best, D. (2024). 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1080/26929953.2024.2411620 Abstract Background and aims: CSBD (compulsive sexual behavior disorder) is often criticized for a lack of studies on treatment efficacy and an over-emphasis on behavior change rather than on emotional well-being. This paper explores the effectiveness of providing […]
There is a commonly held belief that if an author with an advanced degree publishes a paper in a peer-reviewed journal, the content contained within the paper is well-sourced, reliable, and written in the absence of bad faith or undisclosed conflicts of interest. Most academics operate by a strict set of ethical guidelines. Most scientists […]
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Comment: Well thought out, evidence-based article about the impact of today’s porn. also addresses recovery strategies. Quite long, so get comfortable before reading. With the rise of the digital age, porn has never been more accessible. It’s found on TVs, computers, tablets and smartphones. Within seconds, you could be watching porn right now. And unlike […]
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Earlier on Thursday, I wrote an article detailing how the popular porn site Pornhub had blocked itself from 13 different states, most of which are in the south. It did this over the claim that the laws these states passed requiring age verification put many people’s privacy in danger. The states, however, were arguing that […]
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This government poster summarizes some of the research that has revealed risks to adolescents from porn use. The adverse impact of porn on adolescents and their sexuality includes such things as: unrealistic sexual expectations, normalizing sexual violence, engaging in riskier sex, compromising their privacy on the internet, affecting their sexual satisfaction by encouraging sex that […]
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The Pelicot rape trial, which ended in France on Thursday, held a terrible fascination for almost every woman I know. As it unfolded in an Avignon court, I found myself following every awful detail, then discussing it with my female friends, my daughters, colleagues, even women in my local book club, as we tried to […]
Sex Res Soc Policy Seyed Aghamiri, F., Luetz, J.M. & Hills, K. T.(2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13178-024-01043-x Abstract Introduction There has been an upsurge of research articles in the last two decades about sexual addiction (SA) and compulsive sexual behaviour (CSB). In the literature, SA/CSB is mainly presented as comparable to other behavioural addictions and similarly involves a […]