No such thing as porn 'addiction,' researchers say

[cronus]

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/20 ... 153252.htm

No such thing as porn 'addiction,' researchers say

Journalists and psychologists are quick to describe someone as being a porn "addict," yet there's no strong scientific research that shows such addictions actually exists. Slapping such labels onto the habit of frequently viewing images of a sexual nature only describes it as a form of pathology. These labels ignore the positive benefits it holds. So says David Ley, PhD, a clinical psychologist in practice in Albuquerque, NM, and Executive Director of New Mexico Solutions, a large behavioral health program.

Dr. Ley is the author of a review article about the so-called "pornography addiction model," which is published in Springer's journal Current Sexual Health Reports.
"Pornography addiction" was not included in the recently revised Diagnostic and Statistical Manual because of a lack of scientific data. Fewer than two in every five research articles (37 percent) about high frequency sexual behavior describe it as being an addiction. Only 27 percent (13 of 49) of articles on the subject contained actual data, while only one related psychophysiological study appeared in 2013. Ley's review article highlights the poor experimental designs, methodological rigor and lack of model specification of most studies surrounding it.

The research actually found very little evidence -- if any at all -- to support some of the purported negative side effects of porn "addiction." There was no sign that use of pornography is connected to erectile dysfunction, or that it causes any changes to the brains of users. Also, despite great furor over the effects of childhood exposure to pornography, the use of sexually explicit material explains very little of the variance in adolescents' behaviors. These are better explained and predicted by other individual and family variables.

Instead, Ley and his team believe that the positive benefits attached to viewing such images do not make it problematic de facto. It can improve attitudes towards sexuality, increase the quality of life and variety of sexual behaviors and increase pleasure in long-term relationships. It provides a legal outlet for illegal sexual behaviors or desires, and its consumption or availability has been associated with a decrease in sex offenses, especially child molestation.
Clinicians should be aware that people reporting "addiction" are likely to be male, have a non-heterosexual orientation, have a high libido, tend towards sensation seeking and have religious values that conflict with their sexual behavior and desires. They may be using visually stimulating images to cope with negative emotional states or decreased life satisfaction.

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[Svartalf]

'researchers' have their head so far up their ass it's filling the stomach and trying to push through the diaphagm

[cronus]

'researchers' have their head so far up their ass it's filling the stomach and trying to push through the diaphagm

That bad, eh?

[Svartalf]

Seriously, the guy is head of a behavioral therapy company, his research is biased.

[Robert_S]

"No such thing" is rather strong. I wouldn't be surprised to hear it is over-diagnosed and/or poorly understood by those offering treatment though. Also, if you go by the colloquial definition found on the Wiki page: "Addiction is the continued repetition of a behavior despite adverse consequences", then it is certainly very real.

What I see is some guy saying: "Porn addiction treatments are a money grubbing scam. See how $39.95 / €34.95 / £29.95" http://link.springer.com/article/10.100 ... 014-0016-8

[cronus]

It's only a addiction if you can't turn it off. Thump the meat and turn it off.

[Svartalf]

I know people who have to thump the meat at the most improper moments, like at the office... even lost at least one job to watching pr0n there...

[cronus]

I know people who have to thump the meat at the most improper moments, like at the office... even lost at least one job to watching pr0n there...

That's not a addiction issue, that's a intelligence one.

[Xamonas Chegwé]

I'm not a pornaholic. I'm just a heavy porner. Not much difference, I just don't have to go to all those fucking meetings.

[Tero]

You are missing fucking at meetings watching porn?

[Svartalf]

I know people who have to thump the meat at the most improper moments, like at the office... even lost at least one job to watching pr0n there...

That's not a addiction issue, that's a intelligence one.

Not sure, the guy managed long studies even though his ex wife tellss everybody who'll listen he's batshit crazy, and I tend to believe her.

[klr]

Wait ... they have porn on the internet now?

[FBM]

You can't get addicted to pr0n. I've been watching it for at least 6 hours a day every day for the last 5 years and I'm not addicted.

[JimC]

"Love Is The Drug"

T'ain't no big thing
To wait for the bell to ring
T'ain't no big thing
The toll of the bell
Aggravated - spare for days
I troll downtown the red light place
Jump up bubble up - what's in store
Love is the drug and I need to score
Showing out, showing out, hit and run
Boy meets girl where the beat goes on
Stitched up tight, can't shake free
Love is the drug, got a hook on me
Oh oh catch that buzz
Love is the drug I'm thinking of
Oh oh can't you see
Love is the drug for me
Late that night I park my car
Stake my place in the singles bar
Face to face, toe to toe
Heart to heart as we hit the floor
Lumber up, limbo down
The locked embrace, the stumble round
I say go, she say yes
Dim the lights, you can guess the rest
Oh oh catch that buzz
Love is the drug I'm thinking of
Oh oh can't you see
Love is the drug, got a hook in me
Oh oh catch that buzz
Love is the drug I'm thinking of
Oh oh can't you see
Love is the drug for me

[rainbow]

Seriously, the guy is head of a behavioral therapy company, his research is biased.

If he watched more porn maybe he wouldn't have to write this drivel.