Instigator / Pro
14
1500
rating
7
debates
42.86%
won
Topic
#5993

Internet Porn Is Physiologically and Psychologically Harmful For Men

Status
Finished

The debate is finished. The distribution of the voting points and the winner are presented below.

Winner & statistics
Better arguments
6
0
Better sources
4
0
Better legibility
2
0
Better conduct
2
0

After 2 votes and with 14 points ahead, the winner is...

dej345
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Standard
Number of rounds
3
Time for argument
One week
Max argument characters
10,000
Voting period
Six months
Point system
Multiple criterions
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Open
Contender / Con
0
1500
rating
1
debates
0.0%
won
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Round 1
Pro
#1
  • Porn addiction can lead to difficulty getting or maintaining an erection.
  • Premature ejaculation: People with porn addiction are at higher risk of premature ejaculation.
  • Injury: Excessive porn use can lead to physical injury.
Mental health effects
  • Anxiety and depression: Porn use can lead to feelings of anxiety and depression. 

  • Desensitization: The brain can become desensitized to the dopamine rush from porn, making it harder to experience pleasure from real-life sexual encounters. 

  • Fatigue: Viewing porn for long periods can lead to fatigue. 

Relationship effects 

  • Decreased interest in partner: Porn addiction can lead to a decreased interest in a partner.
  • Relationship destruction: Porn addiction can destroy relationships and introduce secrecy or shame.
Porn addiction is a type of compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD). It can affect a person's mental health and sexual relationships. 

Problematic Pornography Use: Legal and Health Policy Considerations
Mary Sharpe 1,2, Darryl Mead 1,✉
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PMCID: PMC8426110  PMID: 34518793

Con
#2
Forfeited
Round 2
Pro
#3
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Con
#4
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Round 3
Pro
#5
Forfeited
Con
#6
Forfeited