Well SuphaflyUK should be applauded for being honest and sharing his story with the forum. Based on what he presented, he seems to be acknowledging that he has a problem and plainly states he's "an addict". He himself said he needs to keep things in check suggesting he knows his actions might be problematic. All we can do is encourage him to look for ways to "curb his enthusiasm for porn". We are here to encourage .The rest is up to him.
No question there, I think that the first step to stop being an addict is acknowledging we have a problem, from there on we should look on strategies to improve.
In this case of addiction as in all cases admitting having the problem is the first step, which you are obviously aware of. Your right such an addiction can have tremendous implications of the psychological persona, detrimental to ones life. The movie Don Jon captures relationship flaws stemming from porn addictive behavior. As in real life it is a strain of ones sexual essence and vitality, boggling the mind with sexually implicit images. Not only that but will noticeably affect behaviors and attitudes, fatiguing ones libido.
That is right, it might cause impotence because we live in a fantasy world and when we are with our partner it's not exactly the same thing and we don't get turned on.
The main thing is that you are aware that porn is completely different to the reality of sex and you know that you're watching a bit too much of it. Why do you think you watch it so much in the first place? Understanding the reasons why might help you to cut down a bit.
Yes, from the moment on we look at porn with different eyes we lose interest because it's not for real, it's just an actress trying to turn us on...
I can personally vouch for this as my husband was into porn and it completely destroyed my marriage. Your whole perception of a healthy relationship becomes non-existant and women just become sex objects. This causes major problems in any relationship. Stay away from porn if you want a healthy life, marriage and relationships.
I agree with that oracle and I am sorry to hear it. I see it a little as cheating, I mean, I have my wife, why do I need to resort to porn?
Porn addiction is a very common problem these days. The internet has made this a very mainstream pastime. We are sexual beings and should be experiencing real sexual intercourse on a regular basis. Unfortunately, too much social engineering has taken place over the past few decades. The media has played a massive role in this and has partly been responsible for destroying the sexual marketplace for young people. My only advice to folks that watch a lot of porn is to start cutting down on it. Spend more time to build up your social skills and go out there to meet that special someone. Real sex is far better for your physical and mental well-being than watching all this internet porn.
I guess watching porn or sexual materials became your outlet, since as you said, you really do not get so much real sex in real life. I really don't see a problem as you are a young man with desires and needs. Just remember that real sex with someone you love is far better than any porn. Do not cling to porn as a reference if ever you will have sexual relations. As some have said, you might unconsciously objectify women because porn has that tendency to do that. Remember to respect the one you love when the time comes that you meet that special someone.
Porn addiction is not uncommon. Internet porn has the same effect on the brain that cocaine or heroin does. I've quit watching porn when I realized how out of control it was getting. Dopamine levels in the brain go haywire when you constantly watch image after image of things that sexual arouse you. After doing research about the effect of porn on the brain you may notice even if you were offered sex you wouldn't be able to get aroused because of desensitization.
Every straight and gay male has always been addicted to porn right? It's hard not to find one who doesn't have a "stash" in their room. I'd say it will only be considered an addiction if it takes the place of human copulation, lol and you would rather watch porn that do it with your gf.