Porn is like a funfair - colorful, exciting and detached from reality. Let's say that "your friend" spends every evening and weekend in it. Is that a cause for concern?

 If you read these words, you're probably pretty good with the internet and you've heard about its 34th rule: if you've ever thought of anything, there's definitely porn dedicated to it. In the digital age, it takes just a few clicks to enjoy anything that the soul and genitals want. There's nothing we can't do well to ourselves, and the virtual treasury of pleasure has practically no bottom. The stubborn can spend the whole weekend in a room with covered windows, taking matters into his own hands. But where does the embarrassing entertainment end and serious problems begin?

FACTS:

Porn is a kind of sticky amusement park: colorful, spicy and exciting. There are no weird noises, no awkward moments or little sexy pauses to look for rubber bands. But real life is just... real life. If you're in an amusement park every day from morning to night, returning to reality may seem a little less exciting to you and the world around you a little less bright. And for some people, the same can happen with excitement.

A pornographer provides extremely stimulating stimuli, so of course he or she can be addictive. However, this does not mean that everyone will become addicted to it. For most people, it's fun to travel to a shaggy adrenaline-inducing amusement park, but it's just getting home at the end of the day that gives you a sigh of relief.

THE WORST THING THAT CAN HAPPEN:

"The amount of time someone spends watching porn can have a negative impact on their life, relationships, intimacy, work, their ability to experience orgasm and even their ability to find stimulating stimuli in the real world. Negative consequences are gradual and, to a large extent, the subjective feeling of the person depends on what we consider to be a serious problem and what is only a "slightly irritating" condition," said Dr. Julian Morris, a therapist specializing in the therapy of couples and families and the author of the course Be Your Own (S)expert. "In some people, watching too much pornography makes it impossible to achieve an erection without such stimuli. This is a terrible consequence, because they are no longer able to have sex with their partner.
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Morris also noted that another problem with porn addiction is that it is such a sensitive subject. "It's not easy to find suitable treatment centres and therapists who are experts in addiction (or abuse) of pornography and sex. Addiction to pornography is a common problem. It is ubiquitous, hidden in the shadows and associated with shame and social stigma.

This means that if an addiction actually occurs, it is likely to take a long time and effort to overcome it.

WHAT IS MOST LIKELY TO HAPPEN:

So what's the end of the porn marathon? "Frankly, probably an orgasm, or perhaps new ideas about the position or techniques of grooming," said Lynsey G, author of the recently published book Watching Porn.

She says that human sexual desires are so diverse that if we try to be "normal" by force, we can really harm each other. People are very different in their sexual desire. "The most important question to remember is whether you can continue to function normally and whether you or other people really don't suffer from what you do. - she said Lynsey. "If that doesn't cause you any problems, you're probably meeting your needs in a healthy way. A lot of pornography is not bad if it helps you lead the best possible life. I  love to visit sexaben everyday for example
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WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:

However, experts recommend that you take the time to find a porn company that you really like, instead of relying on videos available on larger, free services. Not only are the videos of better quality on paid sites, but you will also support the people who make them and produce them.

"I also advise you to talk about pornography," added Morris. "Ask questions: ask about your favorite sites, how often they access them. Find out what they think. Talk. Ask. Start the conversation and help to break with the stigmatization of pornography.