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Is Porn Really Ruining Your Life? Here's What Science Says
Dr. Rena Malik, urologist and pelvic surgeon, examines the complex realities of pornography use, exploring scientific evidence on its potential benefits and risks for individuals and couples. She discusses motivations behind porn consumption, its effects on brain chemistry, sexual health, and relationships, as well as the impacts of moral beliefs, shame, and problematic use. Dr. Malik offers practical guidance for developing a healthy relationship with pornography, communication strategies for couples, and when to seek professional help—all with the aim of empowering listeners to make informed choices about their sexual wellness.
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▶️Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:28 Motivations for Porn Use
03:13 Brain Response to Pornography
04:54 Benefits of Pornography
07:00 Research Findings on Satisfaction
07:53 Potential Risks and Challenges
10:14 Impact on Children and Adolescents
11:12 Pornography in Relationships
12:19 Moral Incongruence and Distress
13:39 Problematic Use and Control
15:06 Strategies for Healthy Use
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0038038516629909
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40429-021-00378-4
https://akjournals.com/view/journals/2006/8/1/article-p88.xml
https://www.publish.csiro.au/SH/SH21220
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00224499.2018.1427204
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00224499.2023.2174248
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.661347/full
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11930-014-0016-8
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40429-022-00447-2
https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2020-55282-001.html
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00224499.2021.1893261?journalCode=hjsr20
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/0092623X.2021.1885532
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-016-0783-6
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27318185/
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23268743.2023.2267593
https://utppublishing.com/doi/abs/10.3138/cjhs.243-A4
https://youtu.be/ZYhZMsvBWSU?si=DeggmGuiRRcRZDOe
https://youtu.be/cEqe5dHuQYE?si=NIU5RKM1SBvxSo1r
https://youtu.be/cEqe5dHuQYE?si=NIU5RKM1SBvxSo1r
https://www.aasect.org
Let's Connect!:
WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD
INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD
TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik
PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/
TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.
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Dr. Rena Malik, urologist and pelvic surgeon, examines the complex realities of pornography use, exploring scientific evidence on its potential benefits and risks for individuals and couples. She discusses motivations behind porn consumption, its effects on brain chemistry, sexual health, and relationships, as well as the impacts of moral beliefs, shame, and problematic use. Dr. Malik offers practical guidance for developing a healthy relationship with pornography, communication strategies for couples, and when to seek professional help—all with the aim of empowering listeners to make informed choices about their sexual wellness.
Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com
Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments
▶️Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:28 Motivations for Porn Use
03:13 Brain Response to Pornography
04:54 Benefits of Pornography
07:00 Research Findings on Satisfaction
07:53 Potential Risks and Challenges
10:14 Impact on Children and Adolescents
11:12 Pornography in Relationships
12:19 Moral Incongruence and Distress
13:39 Problematic Use and Control
15:06 Strategies for Healthy Use
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0038038516629909
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40429-021-00378-4
https://akjournals.com/view/journals/2006/8/1/article-p88.xml
https://www.publish.csiro.au/SH/SH21220
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00224499.2018.1427204
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00224499.2023.2174248
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.661347/full
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11930-014-0016-8
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40429-022-00447-2
https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2020-55282-001.html
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00224499.2021.1893261?journalCode=hjsr20
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/0092623X.2021.1885532
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-016-0783-6
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27318185/
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23268743.2023.2267593
https://utppublishing.com/doi/abs/10.3138/cjhs.243-A4
https://youtu.be/ZYhZMsvBWSU?si=DeggmGuiRRcRZDOe
https://youtu.be/cEqe5dHuQYE?si=NIU5RKM1SBvxSo1r
https://youtu.be/cEqe5dHuQYE?si=NIU5RKM1SBvxSo1r
https://www.aasect.org
Let's Connect!:
WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD
INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD
TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik
PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/
TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD
------------------------------------------------------
DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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