Pornography and the Brain

PORNOGRAPHY AND THE BRAIN Our brains can change structure as a result of repeating certain mental experiences. The rush of dopamine experienced by pornography viewers eventually causes the brain to shut down dopamine receptors, fueling further addiction. Excessive pornography use also dulls the brain's response to sexual stimulation. This causes individuals to seek out more aggressive forms of sex and pornography. All addictions-including pornography addictions-cause the frontal lobes of the brain to shrink. A 2014 study found that heavy pornography users had weaker decision-making brain function. Pornography use among teens can drastically alter real-life sexual expectations. Pornography viewers are more likely to condone and participate in acts of sexual violence. http://fightthenewdrug.org/porn-changes-the-brain/ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/- science-news/10862915/Watching-pornography-damages-mens-brains.html http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/sep/26/brain-scans-porn-addicts-sexual-tastes http://fightthenewdrug.org/porn-affects-your-behavior/ Swinton & Associates Counseling