Tuesday 21 June 2011

What Causes Porn Addiction?

Swing Station  Top Dating Services    What causes porn addiction is a question that should not be looked at through the lens of sleaze and pornography itself, but instead should focus on the mind of the person who becomes addicted.
You see, there is nothing about pornography itself that is addicting more than any other activity that produces some sort of high. Instead the real underlying traits that cause addiction to anything - including porn - lies in our own psychology. Not only this however, it also lies in the actions we take over time as we interact with the object of the addiction combined with this psychology.
If this sounds complicated lets break it down to some simple ideas.
Repetition & Physical Addiction
The more we do an action, the more it becomes embedded in our brains. Not only this, actions that produces highs become even more firmly embedded in our brains! In fact, our body starts to expect these highs and so when it is not fed, the body starts to crave them.
The chemicals released in the brain during the viewing of porn and orgasm are prime drivers of this repetition too.
Psychological Issues
All addiction tends to come from some form of insecurity such as:
  • Low self esteem can be a factor in people using porn as a crutch for sexual release and to gain fantasy in their lives which they do not have the confidence to pursue themselves
  • Depression is another problem that can make people seek a high and fantasy from pornography. It does not help this depression however and only makes it worse
  • Relationship problems are at the core of many porn addicts problems. Unable to solve sexual problems with their partner, or simply relationship problems without sex - porn is a way to feel good when your partner may not make you feel good.
  • Lack of direction can also cause addiction. The internet, video games, porn and other easy to access but sometimes addicting activities can latch onto someone without direction to give them something to revolve their life around.
  • And many other issues that latch onto porn as a fantastical escape. These are some of the root problems that need to be solved before addiction can be totally overcome.