Sensitivity of the nucleus accumbens to violations in expectation of reward (2007)

Neuroimage. 2007 Jan 1;34(1):455-61. Epub 2006 Oct 17. Spicer J, Galvan A, Hare TA, Voss H, Glover G, Casey B. Source The Sackler Institute for Developmental Psychobiology, Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University, 1300 York Avenue, Box 140, New York, NY 10021, USA. Abstract This study examined whether ventral frontostriatal regions differentially code expected […]

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Cybersex Use and Abuse: Implications for Health Education (2007)

Title: Cybersex Use and Abuse: Implications for Health Education Authors: Rimington, Delores Dorton; Gast, Julie Descriptors: Substance Abuse; Marital Status; Health Education; Sexual Orientation; Young Adults; Sexuality; Internet; Adolescents; Risk; Behavior Problems Source: American Journal of Health Education, v38 n1 p34-40 Jan-Feb 2007 Peer Reviewed: Yes Publisher: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. 1900 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191. Tel: 800-213-7193; Fax: […]

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Health education’s role in framing pornography as a public health issue: local and national strategies with international implications (2008)

Promot Educ. 2008;15(1):11-8. doi: 10.1177/1025382307088093. Perrin PC, Madanat HN, Barnes MD, Carolan A, Clark RB, Ivins N, Tuttle SR, Vogeler HA, Williams PN. Source Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA. Abstract Pornography is a public health issue. However, since the US Surgeon General’s workshop on pornography and public health reached a […]

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Trends in youth reports of sexual solicitations, harassment and unwanted exposure to pornography on the Internet (2007)

J Adolesc Health. 2007 Feb;40(2):116-26. Epub 2006 Aug 30. Mitchell KJ, Wolak J, Finkelhor D. FULL STUDY PDF Source Crimes against Children Research Center, University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire 03824-3586, USA. [email protected] Abstract PURPOSE: This study was designed to track trends in reports of unwanted sexual solicitations, harassment, and unwanted exposure to pornography […]

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Pornography and teenagers: the importance of individual differences (2005)

Adolesc Med Clin. 2005 Jun;16(2):315-26, viii. Malamuth N, Huppin M. FULL STUDY PDF Source Department of Communication Studies, University of California, Los Angeles, 3130 Hershey Hall, 405 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1538, USA. [email protected] Abstract This article focuses on the effects of exposure to pornography on teenagers, particularly males, and concentrates on sexually aggressive […]

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Prevalence and correlates of sexual behaviors among university students: a study in Hefei, China (2012): 86% of males use porn

Comments: Porn is (supposedly) banned in China. However, this study of university students found that 86% of males use porn. BMC Public Health. 2012 Nov 13;12:972. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-12-972. Chi X, Yu L, Winter S. Source Department of Education, University of Hong Kong, Room 101, HOC BLOG, Hong Kong, China. [email protected]. ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: In China, sexual […]

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Age 40 – 90 days: Increased concentration, motivation, masculinity. Less anxiety & lethargy

90 days completed hard-mode mostly. Had PIV sex two times during the challenge but without O. This made nofap exponentially more uncomfortable. Let me begin by saying that the chaser effect is quite real and very strong. I’m not saying to not enjoy sex, but do not be surprised by how tempting PMO becomes after […]

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Unwanted and wanted exposure to online pornography in a national sample of youth Internet users (2007)

Comments: The data is from 2005. It was collected through telephone interviews, rather than anonymously. I question how honest and open a teen would be when discussing porn use (and thus masturbation habits) with a stranger over the phone – especially using the family’s land-line. Pediatrics. 2007 Feb;119(2):247-57.   Wolak J, Mitchell K, Finkelhor D. […]

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