I recently went off porn too. It's part of me wanting to get out of this virtual anonymous box and get out into the real world
Not there is no medical proof that porn will make you go blind. Your more likeley to go blind from the glare of the computer than the porn itself :lol:. There is no medical evidence to suggest porn can cause mental problems. Just don't get addicted because thats when problems start. Don't watch porn and not have a healthy relationship with someone...you need to balence the books :icon_bigg. (&&&)
What if someone doesn't want a relationship with an actual person? Some people don't. I have met at least one person who was happy to use porn as fapping material, but was not interested in the idea of having an actual sexual relationship with a real person. They were, to me, fairly normal and sane. I myself can't imagine not having a partner, but some people are happier alone and I don't see why they should be told what they should or shouldn't be doing in terms of relationships. Porn is not addicting. At least, it's no more addicting than chocolate, the internet, working out or bleaching your hair. Addiction comes about because some people have an addictive personality; give them something that makes them feel good and boom, they're hooked. That does not mean there's an actual addictive substance in whatever they are addicted to, it just means those people are psychologically prone to becoming addicted to something. Unless, of course, someone wants to find me a reputable source that actually proves porn is addictive? Also, in my opinion, porn is no more negative for one's self-image than any given Disney movie. Oh, you were holding out hope that a fairy godmother was going to swoop in and deliver you to the love of your life? Haha, kids, haha. Grok? The point being, people have to build up self-esteem on their own and learn what it means to have realistic expectations. People who expect real-life sex to be similar to porn also are probably the people who expect the human body to be similar to the bodies of celebrities. It's just not realistic, and while the industry is partially to blame, society in general is mostly to blame. Common sense tells you that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt do not represent the common woman and man; common sense tells you that they are photoshopped, air brushed, surgically enhanced, etc. But where is this common sense? Many people seem to have lost it in the luggage claim upon arrival. Some regain it over time, but it takes education, and that's the rub... so many parents don't teach their children self-respect, confidence building and all that good stuff. (Quite a few parents, in fact, seem to relish stripping their children of it and that is terrifying.) As a society, we need to teach each other and the next generation about what it means to be "average" and that average is NOT a bad thing! We need to teach ourselves and each other to understand what is realistic, and what is Hollywood tinkering. And it really IS a group effort, because ONE jerk who's angry at life can shred the self-esteem and confidence of quite a few people. Especially if that person gets a career in the fashion industry. Porn is an outlet. Nothing more, nothing less. And if people want realistic porn, I highly suggest looking for amateur porn, rather than the stuff pumped out by companies. There are plenty of "smaller sized" men, less painted up women, chubbier people in general and people who are actually having fun.
I just got done watching porn and it doesn't stand in my way. If you just feel like cutting it out do your thing tho man haha
What about sex addicts? I do agree with what you are saying...I don't think there is anything with watching porn..its natural...just make sure your of the legal age...thats where the problems start :roflmao: But at the end of the day we are only human...
This. Porn holds little allure for me, but MMORPGs are apparently like crack for my escapist psyche. So I have to be careful not to lose my grip on reality.
Claiming that watching porn will cause distortion of ones sexual expectations and views, is just as valid as saying that watching actions movies will heighten ones desire for violence. There are psychological studies to conclude that nearly every form of entertainment today can distort something. The problem is not the inanimate object or image, its the mindset some individuals who view them. The responsibility to be able to differentiate between reality and fiction is ours. I am not trying to convince anyone to watch it, of course. But if you enjoy it, watch it. If it seems to take up a lot of your time, try puting it off until right before they go to sleep. Many individuals find that if they start watching porn in the daytime they are more likely to draw it out and puting off what the porn is actually supposed to be used for?(The "Let me find the perfect video complex") In reality, watching porn shouldnt take up any more time than your normal masturbation practices.
Wow.... giving up porn that'd be impossible for me.... lol I'm an addict I'm not going to lie like everyone else lol dude if you can do it go for it. Lol but I dunno if that's going to be an easy thing to do lol
I am pretty sure porn has basically given me ED when it comes to real people. I can get hard, but I never feel like ejaculating unless I am watching the images I've viewed the last 6-8 years. But, I still think I can change my situation and recent events have given me hope. My mind combined with images and sounds + the accuracy of my hand simply creates sensations that no one has been able to replicate, but I am getting closer. Point being, giving up porn can only improve your sex life and give you more vitality.
Like with everything in life, porn in moderation is okay. I watch it occasionally. While some may argue it creates an unhealthy image of sex, it depends if the person can separate fantasy from reality. I know most porn is fake, so I do not carry those expectations when I have sexual intercourse.
Well I'm a writer .... so if I couldn't tell fantasy from reality id be .........nvm lil kids on this site no foul language.
