When it comes to adult movies, psychologists who teach at Harvard Business School said that Internet erotica is a version of what scientists call "supernatural stimuli." This leads to an increased feeling of arousal, which may not be possible in bed with a partner. Is that true? What is behind this?
Many people around the world watch erotic films, but few will admit it, especially to their partners. The question arises - why pornography is often a taboo topic between couples. According to psychologists, men and women often perceive and use it differently. While it is usually a harmless stimulant for men, many women perceive it as infidelity because it involves gratification from an external source. But is the habit of watching pornography really wrong?
Positive reasons for watching adult films
1. It helps express sexuality
Watching porn can do wonders for women in many ways. It not only liberates them and men, but also affects their sex drive. When a woman watches pornography, her libido increases, which can be beneficial for women with low sex drive.
According to many, watching pornography and reading erotic content has a positive effect on the sex drive after the initial discomfort. With it, a woman not only gains an extra dose of confidence in the bedroom, but also becomes more aware of what is possible and what excites her.
2. Promotes a stronger bond with your partner
If you want to strengthen the bond with your partner in bed, watching adult content can be a good move. Experts believe that watching pornography with a partner keeps communication channels open and promotes honesty in the relationship.
Watching pornography makes men feel ashamed or guilty, and they believe that in this way they are crossing some moral lines. However, if a couple chooses to watch these movies together, it can help them bond sexually, physically and emotionally after sharing their most intimate sexual fantasies without judgment.
3. Relieves stress
It has been scientifically proven that any kind of sexual activity, with a partner or by yourself, increases the production of dopamine, which increases good mood. Men who view healthy amounts of pornography for sexual stimulation believe that this relieves them of stress because the process of ejaculation itself lowers the level of stress hormones. Research conducted in 2013 showed that just looking at photos of beautiful, attractive and sexy women has the same effect.
4. Spice up your sex life
Watching porn is an easy way to find out what turns a man on and what doesn't. In addition, it helps men to take a step further with their partner compared to the seen and further enrich their sex life.
Negative consequences of watching adult films
1. Unintentional comparison with actors
Adult film stars often have oversized physical attributes and perform real acrobatics in the bedroom. When watching such content, it is best not to compare yourself to actresses, but to use the experience solely to improve your sex life.
Because women often cannot avoid being compared to porn stars (which is completely wrong), they can quickly feel incompetent and unattractive, and likewise, a man who watches too much pornography can expect too many ideals from his partner that are in normal life almost unreal.
Remember that there is a reason why these women are porn stars and if there is a sexual attraction between you and your partner, porn should only be a stimulant to help spice things up under the sheets.
2. Addiction
Women and men can become addicted to watching this type of content. Of course, not everyone who often watches pronographic content is addicted, but the problem arises when a person watches such content every day and when it becomes an obsession, for which he uses every free moment, and sex with his partner remains only a memory. It is especially dangerous when a person starts creating opportunities to view pornographic content in such a way as to avoid regular activities, socializing, obligations... When this starts to happen, it is a sign of addiction and problems that must be solved with the help of professionals .
3. Erectile dysfunction
Although there are conflicting views on the subject, porn-induced erectile dysfunction is a possible negative consequence of excessive consumption of adult content. Among heterosexual male students, 51 percent masturbate with pornography several times a week, 19 percent several times a month, and 13.5 percent daily. These data suggest that fantasy may be more stimulating than reality, resulting in decreased libido.
