Men, especially young men who compulsively view porn , probably don't realise it's possibly damaging their real life relationships, till it's too late. The same as women who use some exotic and energetic artificial aids for sexual pleasure, don't realise they can deaden their response to a mere human penis.
People sometimes are their own worse enemy.
Excessive porn use can actually damage parts of the male brain as our brains weren't wired to receive so many dopamine hits over and over. I didn't realise how damaging its effects actually were but it makes for frightening reading.
The effects of porn on the brain go beyond simple pleasure — they can reshape brain chemistry and function over time. Studies have also shown porn effects on brain regions responsible for self-control, emotions, and cognition. For example, studies show watching porn impairs decision-making and impulse control, and correlates with anxiety, depression, and a generally lower quality of life.
Key Takeaways:
Pornography consumption triggers an addiction response (like drugs do), desensitizing the brain to dopamine and creating a dependency.
Studies have found that pornography consumption impairs judgment and impulse control. It rewires a brain region responsible for executive functions like decision-making, impulse control, and morality.
Porn consumers report greater depressive symptoms, anxiety, lower quality of life, and poorer overall mental health compared to those who don’t watch porn. So, why is porn bad for your brain? Science points to disrupted neurochemistry, impaired cognition, and emotional instability as core outcomes.
Pornography users are more likely to perpetrate and be victims of violent sexual acts. Furthermore, people who watch porn are more likely to objectify women.
Men, especially young men who compulsively view porn , probably don't realise it's possibly damaging their real life relationships, till it's too late. The same as women who use some exotic and energetic artificial aids for sexual pleasure, don't realise they can deaden their response to a mere human penis.
People sometimes are their own worse enemy.
I can't understand sex toys. What the hell is that all about? And why would you prefer it to the real thing?
I have no idea, I have never used one. But sometimes, listening to women talk, it seems like many other women, even women with partners, just take them for granted.
What are their partners doing that "many other women " (stats,?) don't appreciate ?
This is related to my previous post today but most actions occur due to unconscious motivations that we do not think about. Those motivations can become conditioned through the influences we get from the environment around us and societal messages from say religion, our parents, our community and so on.
Good point. Who has the insight or willingness to admit 'I am not the master in my own house'? We're driven by things we're not consciously aware of.
I'm not quite sure what that means..do you mean men don't feel in charge of their partners and children? I think times have moved on now and loving relationships are based on mutual love and respect, no one is in charge of the other.
But I'm not sure that is what you mean or how it relates to the discussion. Syl seems to understand it though..I feel a tad daft.
This is related to my previous post today but most actions occur due to unconscious motivations that we do not think about. Those motivations can become conditioned through the influences we get from the environment around us and societal messages from say religion, our parents, our community and so on.
Good point. Who has the insight or willingness to admit 'I am not the master in my own house'? We're driven by things we're not consciously aware of.
I'm not quite sure what that means..do you mean men don't feel in charge of their partners and children? I think times have moved on now and loving relationships are based on mutual love and respect, no one is in charge of the other.
But I'm not sure that is what you mean or how it relates to the discussion. Syl seems to understand it though..I feel a tad daft.
It's not meant literally; it's a metaphor for how one's ego likes to think it's in control but often it isn't. It was in response to Barksdale's comment about how things we do can be driven by unconscious forces. And yes you're right, nothing to do with Bonnie Blue.
Men, especially young men who compulsively view porn , probably don't realise it's possibly damaging their real life relationships, till it's too late. The same as women who use some exotic and energetic artificial aids for sexual pleasure, don't realise they can deaden their response to a mere human penis.
People sometimes are their own worse enemy.
I can't understand sex toys. What the hell is that all about? And why would you prefer it to the real thing?
I have no idea, I have never used one. But sometimes, listening to women talk, it seems like many other women, even women with partners, just take them for granted.
What are their partners doing that "many other women " (stats,?) don't appreciate ?
Some of them are joining in.
If you ever want to be educated about matters of a sexual nature, join Mumsnet.
The idea that they are all middle class, middle-aged, tweed wearing, tree hugging, women's institute types...is far from the truth.
This is related to my previous post today but most actions occur due to unconscious motivations that we do not think about. Those motivations can become conditioned through the influences we get from the environment around us and societal messages from say religion, our parents, our community and so on.
Good point. Who has the insight or willingness to admit 'I am not the master in my own house'? We're driven by things we're not consciously aware of.
I'm not quite sure what that means..do you mean men don't feel in charge of their partners and children? I think times have moved on now and loving relationships are based on mutual love and respect, no one is in charge of the other.
But I'm not sure that is what you mean or how it relates to the discussion. Syl seems to understand it though..I feel a tad daft.
Daft you are certainly not, and many things can be interpreted in different ways. We all have our own perspective on where people are coming from when they post on a forum.
Bonnie Blue and her antics represent everything that is wrong with the world. Cheap. Promiscuous. Immoral. Avaricious. Debauched. Base. Sleazy. Entitled. Amoral. Deluded. Narcissistic.
Bonnie Blue and her antics represent everything that is wrong with the world. Cheap. Promiscuous. Immoral. Avaricious. Debauched. Base. Sleazy. Entitled. Amoral. Deluded. Narcissistic.
The rot has been setting in for a good while. It wasn't that long ago Katie Price was (in some teen magazine poll) voted the woman most girls aspired to be like....it could only go downhill from there.
This is related to my previous post today but most actions occur due to unconscious motivations that we do not think about. Those motivations can become conditioned through the influences we get from the environment around us and societal messages from say religion, our parents, our community and so on.
Good point. Who has the insight or willingness to admit 'I am not the master in my own house'? We're driven by things we're not consciously aware of.
I'm not quite sure what that means..do you mean men don't feel in charge of their partners and children? I think times have moved on now and loving relationships are based on mutual love and respect, no one is in charge of the other.
But I'm not sure that is what you mean or how it relates to the discussion. Syl seems to understand it though..I feel a tad daft.
It's not meant literally; it's a metaphor for how one's ego likes to think it's in control but often it isn't. It was in response to Barksdale's comment about how things we do can be driven by unconscious forces. And yes you're right, nothing to do with Bonnie Blue.
Thank you for replying and clarifying.
A lot of people can't admit when they have done something wrong (in real life more than forums)and that's ego driven. But I see no shame in admitting I'm wrong about something (maybe because I have had so much flipping practice !) or admitting I don't understand something as I did with you.
We are all human and everyone makes mistakes. Sorry to go off on a totally different tangent !
Bonnie Blue and her antics represent everything that is wrong with the world. Cheap. Promiscuous. Immoral. Avaricious. Debauched. Base. Sleazy. Entitled. Amoral. Deluded. Narcissistic.
It's a shame men rewarded her by making her a millionaire.
Diggs, may I ask would you say the same about a male sex worker who had slept with a 1000 men?
A few young men have become millionaires on the OnlyFans platform and two gave interviews although I noted they didn't receive the critique or judgement Bonnie Blue did, so you would be far from alone if you said no.
Men, especially young men who compulsively view porn , probably don't realise it's possibly damaging their real life relationships, till it's too late. The same as women who use some exotic and energetic artificial aids for sexual pleasure, don't realise they can deaden their response to a mere human penis.
People sometimes are their own worse enemy.
I can't understand sex toys. What the hell is that all about? And why would you prefer it to the real thing?
I have no idea, I have never used one. But sometimes, listening to women talk, it seems like many other women, even women with partners, just take them for granted.
What are their partners doing that "many other women " (stats,?) don't appreciate ?
Some of them are joining in.
If you ever want to be educated about matters of a sexual nature, join Mumsnet.
The idea that they are all middle class, middle-aged, tweed wearing, tree hugging, women's institute types...is far from the truth.
Nooo way, I have heard of the perils of Mumsnet and don't want to know about their antics!
If Digger didn't last a day they sound like a clique who are judgemental and aren't interested in learning from other people. And hypocritical if they judge others while swinging from the chandeliers!
Bonnie Blue and her antics represent everything that is wrong with the world. Cheap. Promiscuous. Immoral. Avaricious. Debauched. Base. Sleazy. Entitled. Amoral. Deluded. Narcissistic.
The rot has been setting in for a good while. It wasn't that long ago Katie Price was (in some teen magazine poll) voted the woman most girls aspired to be like....it could only go downhill from there.
I feel sorry for Katie Price and wish her Mum would have a word. She is another who made a million on OnlyFans only to lose it (making a million on that site isn't commonplace btw although I wouldn't blame you for thinking otherwise!)
She has gone WAY too far with the plastic surgery, and frankly looks gaunt and unwell. The face can only take so much surgery. She definitely suffers from body dismorphia. She.was naturally pretty with brown curly hair when she started out and a normal sized chest. But again, she was rewarded financially by men when she became more sexual.
When I heard her give an interview saying surgery would help her look hotter than her son's girlfriend I cringed. I don't really care about her profession, it's her narcissistic personality I don't like. Why on earth would she want to compete with her son's girlfriend who is half her age? And doesn't she care about how these public declarations make her son feel??
She's had her time, it's a bit like when ageing rockstars bring out material that is nothing like their best. I do feel sorry for her because she has all these half hearted unions with random men and it's obvious she doesn't care about them. They are glorified accessories. She had the man she loved and didn't think he would actually leave.
I'm no fan of Andre but she really was horrible to him and now he has a naturally beautiful wife who treats him like he's human and the healthy family dynamic that she desperately craves. If he said he wanted her back she would be there like a shot. Sadly he never will.
Bonnie Blue and her antics represent everything that is wrong with the world. Cheap. Promiscuous. Immoral. Avaricious. Debauched. Base. Sleazy. Entitled. Amoral. Deluded. Narcissistic.
The rot has been setting in for a good while. It wasn't that long ago Katie Price was (in some teen magazine poll) voted the woman most girls aspired to be like....it could only go downhill from there.
I feel sorry for Katie Price and wish her Mum would have a word. She is another who made a million on OnlyFans only to lose it (making a million on that site isn't commonplace btw although I wouldn't blame you for thinking otherwise!)
She has gone WAY too far with the plastic surgery, and frankly looks gaunt and unwell. The face can only take so much surgery. She definitely suffers from body dismorphia. She.was naturally pretty with brown curly hair when she started out and a normal sized chest. But again, she was rewarded financially by men when she became more sexual.
When I heard her give an interview saying surgery would help her look hotter than her son's girlfriend I cringed. I don't really care about her profession, it's her narcissistic personality I don't like. Why on earth would she want to compete with her son's girlfriend who is half her age? And doesn't she care about how these public declarations make her son feel??
She's had her time, it's a bit like when ageing rockstars bring out material that is nothing like their best. I do feel sorry for her because she has all these half hearted unions with random men and it's obvious she doesn't care about them. They are glorified accessories. She had the man she loved and didn't think he would actually leave.
I'm no fan of Andre but she really was horrible to him and now he has a naturally beautiful wife who treats him like he's human and the healthy family dynamic that she desperately craves. If he said he wanted her back she would be there like a shot. Sadly he never will.
When she met Peter Andre, in front of millions, in IACGMOOH, I thought they made a great couple, and it's very sad, that for whatever reasons, their marriage didn't last.
She definately has some sort of self desructive gene going on....no one messes around with their life and looks, the way she has, for any sane reason.
I actually feel really sorry for her now, but the fact that young girls ever saw her as a good role model and someone they wanted to emulate, is very worrying. Why would girls of 12 and 13 think taking their kit off for a living is better than actually educating themselves and earning respect for their achievements?
Sadly, even since then, maybe 15 years ago, thanks to like of Bonnie Blue and her ilk, just taking tops off (like the page 3 girls did of old) would be seen as pretty boring now.
-- Edited by Syl on Sunday 10th of August 2025 07:59:15 PM
Bonnie Blue and her antics represent everything that is wrong with the world. Cheap. Promiscuous. Immoral. Avaricious. Debauched. Base. Sleazy. Entitled. Amoral. Deluded. Narcissistic.
It's a shame men rewarded her by making her a millionaire.
Diggs, may I ask would you say the same about a male sex worker who had slept with a 1000 men?
A few young men have become millionaires on the OnlyFans platform and two gave interviews although I noted they didn't receive the critique or judgement Bonnie Blue did, so you would be far from alone if you said no.
You seem to think that a woman's power and emancipation is to aspire to be like men. Wrong.
Women have to uphold their morals because men won't. We have to say no to men and set sexual boundaries because men won't. We have to have full autonomy of birth control because men won't. We have to walk through life with dignity and decorum in spite of what men think of us or how they perceive us or how they treat us. We've had to fight since walking on two legs for respect and equality from men.
So, no, I don't say the same about male sex workers....because they're men. They're not the ones who get stalked, raped, abused, by men who watch women being raped, abused, spat on, shat on, et al, and, as the delightful BB quoted, have their 'insides re-arranged' by a thousand cocks for the delight and delectation of.....men.
So, any woman in the porn industry, particularly the nasty stuff, is doing a massive disservice to other women. Something she chooses to do. That makes her a traitor to her own sex.