saintraelene :
One of my friends had a porn addiction. Ruined their life. They got into more extreme stuff and couldn’t get turned on by “normal” sex. Only violent videos. Lost their long term partner and could never keep a job. They were an atheist their entire life as far as I know. So I hear what you’re saying, but I also hear too many real life examples that contradict you. I agree that there is no point to sexual repression, that the shame engrained through religious ideologies is extremely harmful, and that we should be able to enjoy the wonderful feelings our body can give us because they were designed to be able to do it. But, I find it hard to agree with the idea that porn addiction isn’t real. Porn can simply serve as a means to getting quick dopamine hit for some. And for others, it is way to explore the pleasure that the “taboo” brings, the desire to hurt or be hurt, to degrade or be degraded, to regress, to be helpless, to be in complete control. To experience the those extremes without ever having to leave the comfort of your home, without understanding the physical intimacy and impact. That can be addictive. Anyways I’m rambling and you’re not going to see this, I value the work you do puhfessor. I definitely would’ve appreciated this level of guidance as a young woman, and still am learning things from you today. Just can’t agree with 100% of this take.
2026-11-15 03:48:03