“Pornography, when remembered or viewed, releases a dopaminergic system, the same way that cocaine does, and that creates a real yet delusional feeling of intense pleasure and satisfaction.”
Some more physical and emotional effects of pornography are when trying to break the addiction. Like most addictions there are withdrawal symptoms that take place. Those symptoms include but are not limited to: depression, shaking, ere suicidal ideations, anger and violent dreams and thoughts. Not every withdrawal is guaranteed these side specific side effects but they are likely and a possibility. A large portion of the negative effects of pornography have to do with the social effects associated with it. It affects marriages, families and relationships. According to frc.org “married men who are involved with pornography feel less satisfied with their conjugal relations and less emotionally attached to their wives.” Of course this can roll over and effect the wife as well which causes more problems. Another fact listed by this website is the pornography use can be a pathway to infidelity and divorce. Among couples affected by one spouse’s addiction, twothirds experience a loss of interest in sexual intercourse. In some relationships spouses perceive pornography viewing as a tantamount to infidelity and pornography viewing can lead to a loss of interest in a good family relations.
Pornography: A Clear and Present Danger