Clarifying and extending our understanding of problematic pornography use through descriptions of the lived experience.

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; M_age = 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 int

SUBMITTER: Ince C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10598215 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature