Masturbation And Pornography Can Undermine Healthy Sexual Interactions And Communication Due To "An Open Loop Of Neurochemicals"
Our society has taught us that there's nothing wrong with watching pornography; in fact, it can be an empowering act that teaches you about sex. But neurobiology professor Dr. Andrew Huberman explains how porn can actually be detrimental not only to sexual interaction but to communication and relationships in general.
It's estimated that about 40 million American adults watch pornography regularly and 35% of all internet downloads are related to pornography. A 2018 study found that roughly 92% of men and 60% of women watch porn on a routine basis. In 2019, Pornhub received more than 115 million site visits per day. Couple that with a culture that praises sexual promiscuity and encourages women to show their naked bodies online, and it's a recipe for disaster. But the industry of pornography doesn't seem to be slowing anytime soon; if anything, teenagers are discovering porn at younger ages than ever before.