Self-Control Abilities in Specific Types of Problematic Usage of the Internet: Findings From Clinically Validated Samples With Neurocognitive Tasks

Excerpt: PUI [including problematic porn use] is associated with deficits in general executive functions, decision making, and stimulus-specific inhibitory control that may evolve in later stages of addiction development. The American Journal of Psychiatry Müller, et al., 28 May 2025 Abstract Objective: Reduced cognitive functions are commonly associated with diminished self-control abilities. Research on cognitive […]

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Sexual conditioning research

Individual Differences in Excitatory and Inhibitory Sexual Conditioning in Humans

Comment: Many sexologists deny that sexual conditioning occurs, especially if it arises later in life. They persist in promulgating the myth that sexual tastes are innate despite evidence to the contrary. However, this clear-sighted scientist is demonstrating the truth: human sexuality can be conditioned by associating specific cues with masturbation. This has important implications for […]

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The Impact of Problematic Pornography Use in Men

What research reveals about the mental health effects of problematic porn use Key points Problematic pornography consumption is associated with increased symptoms of depression and anxiety in men. Neuroimaging suggests that problematic pornography consumption may alter brain structure and function. Interventions for problematic pornography use address behaviors and underlying psychological factors. In a time of […]

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Insomnia and Pornography Addiction in Rhode Island Young Adults

Rhode Island Medical Journal PubMed Noel, et al, 2025 Jun 2;108(6):16-21. Excerpt: Young adult men with symptoms of insomnia should be screened for pornography addiction.  ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: The current study examined the association between insomnia and pornography addiction in Rhode Island young adults. METHODS: Data from the 2024 Rhode Island Young Adult Survey (n=1008) was […]

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Suicidal Risk in Patients with Sex Addiction: Frequency, Sociodemographic, and Clinical Characteristics

Archives of Sexual Behavior Benoît Schreck, Eduardo Valenciano-Mendoza, Marianne Balem, Susana Jimenez-Murcia, Elsa Thiabaud, Solène Tillet, Anais Saillard, Yann Donnio, Marie Grall-Bronnec, Gaelle Challet-Bouju, 2025 Jun 12. doi: 10.1007/s10508-025-03167-6.     Abstract Sex addiction is characterized by a persistent pattern of failure to control intense and repetitive sexual urges, thus causing marked distress or impairment in important areas of functioning. Sex addiction may […]

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legal

Legal victories over serial harasser/defamer Nicole Prause: She’s perpetrator, not victim!

This page is for journalists and other investigators who may have read assertions that Dr. Prause is a victim. Also see, “Founders of OneTaste ‘orgasm cult’ guilty of grooming employees to have sex with clients.” NOTE: This page was originally written by the late Gary Wilson. However, the YBOP team has updated it a bit. […]

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