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New Theories / Re: Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS)
« on: 06/06/2012 12:07:32 »
Hey guys,
Its been a while since I've posted.
I recently watched this TED talk on pornography and the effect it has on the brain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSF82AwSDiU&feature=youtu.be
Dopamine is mentioned several times, and its a neuro transmitter we have discussed quite often in this forum (eluding to the fact that dopamine might play a part in POIS).
Admittedly, I do have quite a long history of watching porn (normal for most guys i guess). The points raised do make sense to me. The presenter says that watching online pornography has a reward seeking effect, and doing this repeatedly over many years has adverse affects on the brain - just like an alcoholic or drug user. Our primitive brains aren't wired for it.
There is even a reddit group called 'No Fap 90 days' - a bunch of guys trying to stop watching online pornography.
Its all very interesting, and I think that if it has such a big affect on people, POIS could also fit in in some way.
Because I'm so desperate for a lifestyle change, I reckon im going to give it a go and delete all pr0n off my PC, and not watch it at all for a few months and see what happens. My brain might just rewire itself...
Its been a while since I've posted.
I recently watched this TED talk on pornography and the effect it has on the brain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSF82AwSDiU&feature=youtu.be
Dopamine is mentioned several times, and its a neuro transmitter we have discussed quite often in this forum (eluding to the fact that dopamine might play a part in POIS).
Admittedly, I do have quite a long history of watching porn (normal for most guys i guess). The points raised do make sense to me. The presenter says that watching online pornography has a reward seeking effect, and doing this repeatedly over many years has adverse affects on the brain - just like an alcoholic or drug user. Our primitive brains aren't wired for it.
There is even a reddit group called 'No Fap 90 days' - a bunch of guys trying to stop watching online pornography.
Its all very interesting, and I think that if it has such a big affect on people, POIS could also fit in in some way.
Because I'm so desperate for a lifestyle change, I reckon im going to give it a go and delete all pr0n off my PC, and not watch it at all for a few months and see what happens. My brain might just rewire itself...