What Brain Scans Reveal About the Neural Correlates of Pornography Consumption

What brain scans reveal about the neural correlates of pornography consumption

While pornography has been present throughout human history in various forms, such as ancient erotic art to more modernized motion pictures, research shows an increase in use over recent decades given the rise of technology and accessibility. Pornography, meaning any media intended to depict or describe sexual content to heighten sexual arousal or pleasure, can serve many purposes. Users may seek sexual pleasure, find it a fun way to fight bored…

'Cracks are beginning to appear in the wall'

'The enduring fantasy of porn's harmlessness' Christine Emba at The New York TimesThere are "consequences for members of Gen Z, in particular, the first to grow up alongside unlimited and always accessible porn," says Christine Emba. Criticizing porn "goes against the norm of nonjudgmentalism for people who like to consider themselves forward-thinking." But a "lack of judgment sometimes comes at the expense of discernment." We are "allowing our …