Psychosocial Aspects of Pornography. Issue 1 (January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: George, Manju; Maheshwari, Shreemit; Chandran, Suhas; Rao, T. S. Sathyanarayana
• Is Part Of: Journal of psychosexual health. Volume 1:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 44
• Page End: 47
• Publication Date: 2019-01
• Subjects: Pornography -- pornography and sexual intimacy -- addiction disorder -- adolescents and pornography -- sexual fantasies; Sex (Psychology) -- Periodicals; Sexual health -- Periodicals; 616.8583
• DOI: 10.1177/2631831818821535
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2631-8318

Abstract

Abstract: Introduction: Pornography is the term given for non-relational sex without any requirements for relational intimacy. It has appeared in all cultures and civilizations over centuries. Research into the area of addictive sexual behaviors on the Internet incorporates the various constructs surrounding compulsive sexual behavior. Pornography and society: Excess viewing of pornography has been said to be associated with psychiatric comorbidities such as anxiety and depression, and even sexual dysfunction. Individuals with pornography addiction have lower degrees of social integration, increase in conduct problems, higher levels of delinquent behavior, higher incidence of depressive symptoms, and decreased emotional bonding with caregivers. Pornography is an expression of fantasies and is said to have the potential to rewire pleasure centers of the brain and alter structures and function. Conclusion: Pornography can bring about significant changes in the brain similar to what can be seen in drug addictions. Owing to the boom of technology and easy access to such material, it is imperative to provide specifically designed pornography addiction education programs to educate students about the adverse effects of pornography.