Consuming porn affects our brains from "summary" of The Porn Myth by Matt Fradd
Pornography affects our brains in significant ways. When we watch porn, our brains release a flood of neurotransmitters like dopamine - the pleasure chemical. This creates a powerful reward system that reinforces the behavior. Over time, this can lead to desensitization, where the brain needs more and more stimulation to experience the same level of pleasure. This can result in a downward spiral of seeking out more extreme or violent porn to get the same high. Moreover, consuming porn can also lead to a decrease in grey matter in the brain. This is the part of the brain responsible for decision-making, impulse co...
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