Pornography can alter neural pathways and impair mental functioning from "summary" of Cupid's Poisoned Arrow by Marnia Robinson
The pervasive availability of explicit sexual imagery today can have far-reaching effects on our brains and mental functioning. Research suggests that frequent exposure to pornography can actually alter neural pathways in ways that may impair our ability to experience pleasure and form healthy relationships. When we engage in watching pornography, our brains release a flood of neurochemicals that create a temporary sense of pleasure and arousal. However, over time, this constant cycle of arousal and release can lead to a desensitization of the brain's reward system. As a result, individuals may find themselves needing more extreme or novel stimuli to experience the same level of arousal, much like a drug addict needing increasing amounts of a substance to get high. Moreover, the unrealistic and often violent or ...
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