Technological change and sexual disorder

Keane, Helen

doi:10.1111/add.13355

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“…Although our study was not intended to examine pornography consumption habits in the general population, the high pornography consumption rates in our study were similar to those in several population studies [47,48] and in line with Pornhubs' 2019 statistics [49]. While pornography-assisted masturbation is more frequent nowadays, this is not necessarily a sign of pathology [50]. Masturbation with pornography is even a source of sexual health for many young men.…”

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Associations Between Online Pornography Consumption and Sexual Dysfunction in Young Men: Multivariate Analysis Based on an International Web-Based Survey

Jacobs¹,

Geysemans²,

Hal³

et al. 2021

JMIR Public Health Surveill

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Background Expanding access to the internet has resulted in more and earlier consumption of online pornography. At the same time, a higher prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED) among young men is seen. Increased pornography consumption has been suggested as a possible explanation for this rise. Objective The aim of this study was to better understand associations between problematic pornography consumption (PPC) and ED. Methods A 118-item survey was published online, and data collection took place between April 2019 and May 2020. Of the 5770 men who responded, the responses from 3419 men between 18 years old and 35 years old were analyzed. The survey used validated questionnaires such as the Cyber Pornography Addiction Test (CYPAT), International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5), and Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-Concise (AUDIT-C). The estimated amount of porn watching was calculated. Univariable and multivariable analyses were performed. For the multivariable analysis, a logistic regression model using a directed acyclic graph was used. Results According to their IIEF-5 scores, 21.48% (444/2067) of our sexually active participants (ie, those who attempted penetrative sex in the previous 4 weeks) had some degree of ED. Higher CYPAT scores indicating problematic online pornography consumption resulted in a higher probability of ED, while controlling for covariates. Masturbation frequency seemed not to be a significant factor when assessing ED. Conclusions This prevalence of ED in young men is alarmingly high, and the results of this study suggest a significant association with PPC. Trial Registration Research Registry researchregistry5111; https://tinyurl.com/m45mcaa2

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Associations Between Online Pornography Consumption and Sexual Dysfunction in Young Men: Multivariate Analysis Based on an International Web-Based Survey

Jacobs¹,

Geysemans²,

Hal³

et al. 2021

JMIR Public Health Surveill

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“…Sexuality as a behavior is vastly heterogeneous, and its potential pathological side has been studied for centuries [43]. Therefore, it represents a challenge to models trying to adequately define it, since it can incorporate practices ranging from solitary fantasizing to sexual violence [21]. It is also difficult to define what constitutes an actual dysfunction and manage to avoid the possible misuse of that definition to stigmatize and pathologize individuals [44].…”

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“…It corresponds to the use of Internet to engage in various gratifying sexual activities [13], among which stands the use of pornography [13,14] which is the most popular activity [15,16,17] with an infinite number of sexual scenarios accessible [13,18,19,20]. Continued use in this fashion sometimes derives in financial, legal, occupational, and relationship trouble [6,21] or personal problems, with diverse negative consequences. Feelings of loss of control and persistent use despite these adverse results constitute “online sexual compulsivity” [22] or Problematic Online Pornography Use (POPU).…”

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Online Porn Addiction: What We Know and What We Don’t—A Systematic Review

Alarcón

Iglesia

Casado

et al. 2019

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In the last few years, there has been a wave of articles related to behavioral addictions; some of them have a focus on online pornography addiction. However, despite all efforts, we are still unable to profile when engaging in this behavior becomes pathological. Common problems include: sample bias, the search for diagnostic instrumentals, opposing approximations to the matter, and the fact that this entity may be encompassed inside a greater pathology (i.e., sex addiction) that may present itself with very diverse symptomatology. Behavioral addictions form a largely unexplored field of study, and usually exhibit a problematic consumption model: loss of control, impairment, and risky use. Hypersexual disorder fits this model and may be composed of several sexual behaviors, like problematic use of online pornography (POPU). Online pornography use is on the rise, with a potential for addiction considering the “triple A” influence (accessibility, affordability, anonymity). This problematic use might have adverse effects in sexual development and sexual functioning, especially among the young population. We aim to gather existing knowledge on problematic online pornography use as a pathological entity. Here we try to summarize what we know about this entity and outline some areas worthy of further research.

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“…The pathologizing of sexual behaviors falling outside normative standards or ranges and the evolution of sexual practices and societal values over time were also discussed . Notably, changes in usage of digital technologies have altered sexual behaviors, particularly amongst youth and young adults.…”

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Searching for clarity in muddy water: future considerations for classifying compulsive sexual behavior as an addiction

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Technological change and sexual disorder

Abstract: Commentary to: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/add.13297/abstract

Cited by 6 publications

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Associations Between Online Pornography Consumption and Sexual Dysfunction in Young Men: Multivariate Analysis Based on an International Web-Based Survey

Associations Between Online Pornography Consumption and Sexual Dysfunction in Young Men: Multivariate Analysis Based on an International Web-Based Survey

Online Porn Addiction: What We Know and What We Don’t—A Systematic Review

Searching for clarity in muddy water: future considerations for classifying compulsive sexual behavior as an addiction

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