Is it possible for a man to develop erectile dysfunction from watching too much porn? As it turns out, the answer is yes. FindaTopDoc looked into porn-induced erectile dysfunction. Here’s how it happens:
Watching porn actually increases the level of dopamine in your brain. If you watch porn too much, the receptors in your brain become desensitized to watching porn, as well as participating in sexual activity. You might need to watch more porn and more graphic porn in order to get an erection, and it will also become more difficult to get an erection to participate in real life physical activity.
Many men who are confident about their sexual approaches use porn films positively in their lives for enhanced pleasure. However, men who are conservative in their relationship, who are not confident about themselves, or have some kind of stigma related to sex may experience erectile dysfunction symptoms from watching porn.
Some men, based on what they see in porn videos, set unrealistic expectations in real life related to their partner and how their ideal sex life should be. When the reality doesn’t meet their fantasies, it makes it difficult for men to engage themselves in sexual activity. Sometimes, men also develop self-confidence issues from watching porn if they think they cannot perform like the men they see on screen. This can lead to anxiety and frustration, causing erectile dysfunction.
What is erectile dysfunction?
Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to get or maintain a full erection while performing sexual intercourse. The University of Washington in Seattle concludes that 1 in 5 men suffer from ED. According to The National Institutes of Health, about 30 million men in the US suffer from ED. The number increases with age, affecting approximately 12% of men below 60, and 30% of men above 70.
ED can occur occasionally in men, but it can be a long-term or permanent condition as well. There are many physical and psychological factors that contribute to this problem, such as an underlying medical condition like diabetes, consistent fatigue, poor physical health, depression, stress, anxiety, hormonal disorders, side effects from certain medications such as steroids, and more. Bad lifestyle habits such as smoking or consumption of alcohol can also cause the onset of erectile dysfunction symptoms.
However, according to Johns Hopkins, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and a lack of physical activity are the most common causes. While these are considered the most likely culprits, many don’t know that erectile dysfunction can also be porn-induced.
Porn induced erectile dysfunction can be treated by avoiding pornography for at least 90 days and exploring sexuality through your other senses. So, if you want a great real-life sex life, it might be a good idea to steer clear of watching too much porn. If you notice it is becoming more difficult for you to get an erection, try watching less porn or no porn.
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SOURCE: International Association of HealthCare Professionals
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