Is Watching Porn Bad For You?
Also Known As: pornography
Short answer
Watching porn every once in a while is completely fine. A porn addiction, however, can lead to a wide range of unwanted effects.
More harmful than beneficial. Side effects are common, especially when consumed/done excessively. Moderation is very important.
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Category 'A'
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. Side effects are rare. Things rated an 'A+' are typically necessary for survival (for example, water).
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. A few harmful qualities may be associated, but only under certain circumstances such as an allergic reaction.
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. Harmful qualities may be associated, but aren't usually serious.
It is important to note that even the best things in life can become bad in immoderate amounts. So, although something may be rated an 'A+', overconsumption/overdoing can bring unwanted effects.
Category 'B'
Very beneficial to your health. Things rated a 'B+' may have a few harmful qualities to pay attention to.
Overall beneficial to your health. Things rated a 'B' may have some harmful qualities to pay attention to.
More beneficial to your health than not. However, harmful qualities are most likely associated and shouldn't be overlooked.
The main difference between category 'A' and category 'B' is the harmful qualities typically present in 'B' items. Serious side effects are usually uncommon, but are still possible and should be taken note of.
Category 'C'
Both beneficial and harmful qualities associated. Things rated a 'C+' are typically a bit more on the beneficial side. Still, moderation is important.
A fairly even ratio of beneficial and harmful qualities. Moderation is important. Very general topics that can lean towards both sides of the spectrum will be placed here as well. Rice, for example, can be good or bad depending on the type.
More harmful than beneficial. Side effects are common, especially when consumed/done excessively. Moderation is very important.
Category 'C' usually denotes to both good and bad qualities. When it comes to this category, it is important to keep this word in mind: moderation.
Category 'D'
Harmful to your health. Although benefits may be associated, the bad most likely outweighs the good. Moderation is very important.
Harmful to your health. A few benefits may be associated, but the bad outweighs the good. Moderation is extremely important.
Harmful to your health. Very few, if any, benefits are present. Things in this category should be avoided as much as possible.
Category 'D' is typically for things that are more harmful than beneficial. While consuming/doing something unhealthy once in a blue moon shouldn't hurt, we definitely recommend eliminating 'D' items as a regular part of your routine/diet.
Category 'F'
Category 'F' is for things that fail to bring anything beneficial to the table, and are very harmful to your health. We recommend completely avoiding anything in this category. Long-term side effects of 'F' items are usually very serious.
Category 'N'
'N' stands for neutral. Things placed into this category are generally (a) neither good nor bad for you, or (b) lack the necessary evidence to reach any conclusions.
Long answer
Just like masturbation, watching porn is a perfectly healthy and OK thing to do.. until it becomes and addiction. Addiction happens when your repetitively do something that makes you feel good. When you combined masturbation with porn, intense amounts of dopamine are released, literally rewiring your brain and forming an addiction.
As you watch more porn, your tolerance for stimulation also increases. This makes it harder and harder for reality to turn you on. In many cases, watching porn becomes better than having sex and as a result, relationships are affected. You may even begin to see your mate as less attractive.
Other problems porn addictions create include: getting an erection may become harder (can eventually lead to erectile dysfunction), lower energy levels / fatigue / depression, delayed ejaculation, lower testosterone levels, masturbating without porn becomes impossible, and when thinking about sex you immediately begin to think about all of the irrational possibilities you find on the internet.
If you feel you may be addicted to porn, it's time to stop now. As you continue to watch the online fantasies, the addiction will only become worse as more dopamine is released. Fortunately, our brains work as a "use it or lose it" system, meaning if you stop one habit and focus on a healthier one, your brain will ignore and eventually tune out the old desire.
Please note that most of this information goes for men only, as women have a very different perception on sexuality.
Possible short-term side effects
Possible long-term side effects
- partner may become less attractive
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reality becomes boring
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harder to get an erection
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lowers energy levels
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possible depression
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lowers testosterone
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trouble masturbating without porn
Benefits
Healthier alternatives
- sex
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masturbate without porn
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Written by Desmond Richard
Published on: 12-27-2015
Last updated: 12-10-2016
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