In a recent article on the Men's Health UK website, writer Annie Hayes lays out the warning signs, consequences and therapy steps for porn addiction.
She writes:
"In the same way a dependence on alcohol or drugs unleashes a tidal wave of physical, psychological and social difficulties, so too does an obsession with X-rated screen time. While ‘porn addiction’ isn’t actually a recognised disorder, the men (and women) who feel they have no control over their browser history would no doubt say otherwise.
"“There are definition issues with it,” says Anand Patel, GP and sexual health specialist. “Some people define it as more of a compulsion; ritualistic behaviour. An itch you have to scratch and there’s no rational reason why, like people who have to wash their hands three times otherwise the plane’s going to crash. It can be a self-soothing thing for anxiety..."
Read the full story on www.menshealth.com
You might also like our post about the fascinating book, "The Paradox of Porn: Notes on Gay Male Culture," which delves into the pros and cons of porn for gay men.
