Digital Technologies and Sex: Internet and Smartphone Influences on Pornography Viewing and Other Sexual Behaviors (2020)

DOI:10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190218058.013.21 In book: The Oxford Handbook of Digital Technologies and Mental Health, October 2020 Publisher: Oxford University Press Shane W Kraus, Marc N Potenza The Internet has revolutionized the way in which we consume and participate in sexual activities. Digital technologies are shaping the ways in which people interact with one an other romantically and […]

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Assessing the effectiveness of an education program for reducing the negative effects of pornography exposure amongst young people (2020)

Author/s Ballantine-Jones, Marshall Stuart Thesis (PDF, 2.73MB) https://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/bitstream/handle/2123/23714/Ballantine-Jones_MS_Thesis_Final.pdf?sequence=1 Abstract Introduction Much research portrays pornography as having negative effects on adolescents, including personally, relationally and socially. There is, however, little evidence on how any negative effects may be reduced. With only a small number of unevaluated school-based programs addressing pornography and sexualised media available, this gap […]

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Associations between pornography exposure, body image and sexual body image: A systematic review (2020)

Abstract There is evidence for associations between pornography exposure and sexual behaviors of adults and adolescents. Here, we review associations between pornography exposure and body image/sexual body image. Using a systematic search, we found 26 studies meeting inclusion criteria. Compelling evidence shows that frequency of pornography exposure is associated with negatively perceived body image and […]

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Dysfunctional sexual behaviors: definition, clinical contexts, neurobiological profiles and treatments (2020)

Excerpts from the “The use of pornography in sexual addictions” section below: Porn addiction, although distinct neurobiologically from sexual addiction, is still a form of behavioral addiction…. The sudden suspension of porn addiction causes negative effects in mood, excitement, and relational and sexual satisfaction…. The massive use of pornography facilitates the onset of psychosocial disorders […]

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The Neurosciences of Health Communication: An fNIRS Analysis of Prefrontal Cortex and Porn Consumption in Young Women for the Development of Prevention Health Programs (2020)

YBOP COMMENTS: Unique study comparing female porn users to non-users. Looks like addiction to the authors: The results indicate that the viewing of the pornographic clip (vs. control clip) causes an activation of Brodmann’s area 45 of the right hemisphere (BA 45, pars triangularis). An effect also appears between the level of self-reported consumption and […]

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Event-related potentials in a two-choice oddball task of impaired behavioral inhibitory control among males with tendencies towards cybersex addiction (2020)

Wang, J., & Dai, B. (2020). Journal of Behavioral Addictions J Behav Addict, Sep 18, 2020, from https://akjournals.com/view/journals/2006/aop/article-10.1556-2006.2020.00059/article-10.1556-2006.2020.00059.xml DOI: https://doi.org/10.1556/2006.2020.00059 Abstract Background and aims Impaired behavioral inhibitory control (BIC) is known to play a crucial role in addictive behavior. However, research has been inconclusive as to whether this is also the case for cybersex addiction. […]

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Nicole Prause’s Unethical Harassment and Defamation of Gary Wilson and Others (Page 4)

Introduction (as it appears on Page #1) Legal counsel advised us to create these pages, which document Nicole Prause’s extensive campaign targeting those who point out possible harms of porn use or issues in the porn industry. “Sunshine” protects the community Prause harasses by preserving facts and permitting visitors and journalists to understand the truth […]

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David Ley collaborates with porn industry giant xHamster to promote its websites and convince users that porn addiction and sex addiction are myths!

David Ley is the author of The Myth of Sex Addiction, Ethical Porn for Dicks and Insatiable Wives: Women Who Stray and the Men Who Love Them about the joys of cuckoldry. He has written 30 or so blog posts attacking and dismissing NoFap, porn addiction, sex addiction, porn-induced sexual dysfunctions and porn’s effects on […]

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Studies linking porn use or porn/sex addiction to sexual dysfunctions and poorer sexual and relationship satisfaction

Reality Check about Porn Addiction and sexual satisfaction Regardless of what you may read in some journalistic accounts, multiple studies reveal a link between porn use and sexual performance problems, relationship and sexual dissatisfaction, and reduced brain activation to sexual stimuli. Sexual satisfaction is so important in our lives. Let’s start with sexual dysfunctions. Studies […]

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The impact of the digital revolution on human brain and behavior: where do we stand?
 (2020)

Dialogues Clin Neurosci. 2020 Jun; 22(2): 101–111. doi: 10.31887/DCNS.2020.22.2/mkorte PMCID: PMC7366944 PMID: 32699510 Martin Korte, PhD Abstract This overview will outline the current results of neuroscience research on the possible effects of digital media use on the human brain, cognition, and behavior. This is of importance due to the significant amount of time that individuals spend […]

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 (2020)