Psychology/Neuroscience

As with anything, it own't mess with your brain unless you're genuinely addicted to it.
Remember that an addiction is a brain disorder, and this can occur with any activity or substance, if deemed pleasurable by the brain.
And if you do happen to be addicted, then yes, it'll work similarly.

>>8132625
Ok, thank you.

It down regulates your neuro receptors for dopamine. Hence is why people need increasingly stimulating material to feel the same level of arousal. Stay away from porn if you can help it.

>>8132645
It's too late for that, but if may try to week myself off of it.

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>>8132645
that's the dumbest thing I've ever heard.

there have been countless experiments that show that people and animals alike want variety in their partners. Generally there is a limit to how much sex animals want with one partner, but when other partners are introduced, they increase their sexual activity with the new partners. From a evolutionary perspective this is an obvious way to increase the chance of passing on one's genes.

the neurochemical response to sex is quite healthy. People that don't engage in sex regularly are often more stressed than others. Masturbation might be different than intimate contact with someone, but it's a damn good substitute when you can't satisfy that need.

also, >>8132625 is right. If it's not interfering with your life, it's not a problem.

>>8132680
If it is problem, what would be a good substitute?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmpTB-IxNyo

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>>8132700
if it's actually affecting your life, I'd suggest getting out and exercising during the day. It releases a lot of the same neurological goodies

>>8132713
Do so every day. May actually start doing weights.

>>8132713
> mfw clicking the wrong link can redirect you on your facebook and make you like things like this

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>>8132740
I seen some shit, Nigerian.

>>8132713
Second this. I`m a fapping addict, but often i`m too tired to fap after good weightlifting session.

>>8132619
Like has been the case with gambling and gaming, there is no compeelling evidence for such a claim. That does not mean however, that porn addiction is a good thing.