When does watching porn become a problem?
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By Ian Richards
- Porn is now a much more mainstream component of many people’s healthy sex lives, however for some it presents a problem
- Therapist Ian Richards, specialist in porn and sex addiction, explores the signs and effects of problematic porn use
Twenty years ago, saying the word porn in public may well have resulted in raised eyebrows and silent murmurings. The once British stiff upper lip attitude towards sex has now evolved and our cultural attitude towards it has changed. Pornography is now a more mainstream pastime, with users across the planet finding it an easy and, in particular, a private way to satisfy their sexual needs. However, there is a darker and more sinister side of pornography. It can and often does have a devastating effect on the viewer’s mental health.
Before I explain why, it’s probably worth taking a look at some recent statistics which will give you an idea of how big this problem currently is.
- On average, there are 68 million search queries relatin...
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