Raised on a Diet of Internet Porn
Grew up with internet in the home
Access to internet porn from an early age
2002 ED rates were 2% in men under 40
2015 ED rates were 30% in men under 40
2006 - YouTube style porn sites started to go live
Pornhub
Youporn
RedTube
Videos
Symptoms and Conditions that come from regular porn use
Chronic ED
Anorgasmia, delayed ejaculation
Brain fog, concentration problems
Lethargy, lack of motivation
Social anxiety, lack of confidence
Depression, emotional numbness
Declining interest in real partners
Escalation to porn that doesn’t match original tastes or sexual orientation.
Why does all this happen?
Neuroplasticity
The reward circuit
Mood
Emotions
Desires
Drives
Love/bonding
Addiction
Because of this circuit:
Compelled towards good feelings
Away from pain or bad feelings
Novelty
Dopamine
Craving chemical
“I've gotta have it, whatever IT is”
Not associated with pleasure or satisfaction
But rather with wanting, seeking, craving
Released in anticipation
Opioids - satisfaction
Dopamine is stronger than satisfaction
Food and desert
The rat and self-stimulation
Block dopamine - no stimulation, no motivation
Sexual cues produce the highest amount
Edging
The Coolidge effect
The perfect video
Compilations
How many potential partners did our ancestors have?
Porn is a supernatural/supernormal stimulus stimulus
Fast food
Junk food
Gambling machines
Video games
Animals are vulnerable to this
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