Boris Schwarz

Another BS about “porn addiction” Let's stick to the science. 1.Not a formal diagnosis: Neither the DSM-5 nor the ICD-11 recognizes "porn addiction" as a brain-based addiction. The ICD-11 uses the term "Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder" as an impulse control issue, not a chemical dependency. 2.The Dopamine Myth: Dopamine is released during any pleasurable activity. There is no peer-reviewed evidence that porn "rewires" the brain differently than high-intensity hobbies or social media. 3.Moral Incongruence: Research shows that people who feel "addicted" often just have a conflict between their behavior and their religious/moral beliefs. It’s often a feeling of guilt, not a pathology. 4.Symptoms vs. Cause: Excessive use is usually a coping mechanism for underlying anxiety, ADHD, or depression, rather than the root cause of one's problems. Shaming people with pseudoscience isn't help—it's just spreading misinformation.