From the group of studies below we can conclude: Nocturnal erections are testosterone-dependant (spinal reflexes), but wakeful erections are largely dopamine-dependant (brain). Supplementary testosterone given to men with low testosterone had little effect on daytime erections associated with watching porn. Erections from watching porn, or physical stimulation of the penis, involve a testosterone-independent system. In […]
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Hey guys. Background: I’m 17, been watching porn daily for about 3 years and masturbating a couple of times a day to it. I noticed real problems aged 15, these being: depression, no energy, no motivation, no libido at all and ED. As soon as I noticed problems I had no problem stopping porn. I’d […]
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Tales of Porn-Related ED 1 is in an 8-part series of stories with a very small sampling of self-reports by various men who have experienced porn-induced ED. For more stories check out these porn-induced ED threads and forum sections: Too much porn/masturbation cause ED? (3300 posts) 22 with porn induced erectile dysfunction? (450 posts) Porn-induced […]
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Desensitization Desensitization is just one of many brain changes caused by addiction. A few other major brain changes include; Sensitization: Formation of Pavlovian memory circuits related to the addiction Hypofrontality: Weakening of the impulse control circuits. Dysfunctional stress circuits – Stress will easily trigger a relapse If you haven’t already, I strongly suggest watching Your Brain […]
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History Hey everyone! I am new on this site; this is my first entry. I am currently toward the end of my second week of no PMO. I am a 30 year old male and have finally realized that I have been addicted to porn/sex/orgasm for the better part of 10 years. This really is […]
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ED Recovery Stories 6 is part of an 8-page series containing shorter accounts. For longer, more detailed ED accounts see Rebooting Accounts and External Rebooting Blogs & Threads ——————————————————————————————————————————————- 1 month into PIED reboot! Hi guys, my name is Travis. I first learned about the dangers of high speed internet porn a little over a […]
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The brain knows exactly what alcohol or heroin is, but has no way of recognizing what porn is. We receive daily questions about what’s “approved”, or what’s a “relapse”, or whether X, Y, or Z, will slow someone’s reboot. A better question is, “What type of brain training leads to addictive changes in my brain?”
The types of questions that constantly pop up involve, “Is it OK to….
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- DAY 48- I FEEL AMAZING
Wow. Words cannot describe how great I feel!
I feel so much in control of my emotions! I never hear any negative self-talk anymore!
I have energy for days. I wake up ready to take over the world.
Big boosts in confidence and the best part…WOMEN ARE FLOCKING TO ME!
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This symptom has been reported repeatedly. It’s likely that premature ejaculation is somehow related to dysregulated dopamine in heavy porn users. We associate porn-induced ED and delayed ejaculation with desensitization or what we call a “numbed pleasure response”. Desensitization involves a decline in dopamine signalling in the reward circuitry.
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Question: What’s the difference between fantasizing about porn and watching porn?
Answer: The mouse
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