Escalation is common from "summary" of Your Brain on Porn by Gary Wilson
When it comes to porn consumption, one common trend that many individuals experience is escalation. This means that over time, a person may find themselves seeking out more extreme or novel forms of pornography in order to achieve the same level of arousal or satisfaction. Escalation can occur for a variety of reasons, such as desensitization to previously arousing material, tolerance to the effects of pornography, or the need for greater stimulation due to changes in the brain's reward system. As a person continues to consume porn, they may find themselves seeking out more graphic or taboo content in order to achieve the same level of arousal that they once experienced with milder material. This can create a cycle of escalation, where a person continuously seeks out more...
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