Clarifying and extending our understanding of problematic pornography use through descriptions of the lived experience.
Sci Rep
; 13(1): 18193, 2023 10 24.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37875697
ABSTRACT
Problematic pornography use (PPU) is a complex and growing area of research. However, knowledge of the PPU lived experience is limited. To address this gap, we conducted an online qualitative study with 67 individuals who self-identified as having problematic pornography use (76% male; Mage = 24.70 years, SD = 8.54). Results indicated several dimensions that have not been fully explored in the literature. These included various mental and physical complaints following periods of heavy pornography use, sexual functioning deficits with real partners, and a subjectively altered state of sexual arousal while using pornography. Moreover, we expanded on current knowledge regarding the inner conflict associated with PPU and clarified the ways that users can progress to increasingly intensified patterns of pornography use, such as tolerance/escalation and pornographic binges. Our study highlights the complex and nuanced nature of PPU and provides suggestions for future research and clinical practice.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Behavior, Addictive
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Erotica
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Sci Rep
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Australia