Instigator / Pro

14

1500

rating

7

debates

42.86%

won

Topic

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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porn

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Publication date: 03.06.2025 01:53PM
Last updated date: 10.07.2025 05:45PM
Type: Standard
Number of rounds: 3
Time for argument: One week
Max argument characters: 10,000
Voting period: Six months
Point system: Multiple criterions
Voting system: Open

Contender / Con

0

jhirwa

1500

rating

1

debates

0.0%

won

Description

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Round 1

dej345

03.06.2025 05:45PM

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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jhirwa

03.13.2025 05:45PM

Con

#2

Forfeited

Round 2

dej345

03.20.2025 05:45PM

Pro

#3

Forfeited

jhirwa

03.27.2025 05:45PM

Con

#4

Forfeited

Round 3

dej345

04.03.2025 05:45PM

Pro

#5

Forfeited

jhirwa

04.10.2025 05:45PM

Con

#6

Forfeited

07.16.2025 02:55PM

#2

Criterion

Pro

Tie

Con

Points

Better arguments

3 point(s)

Better sources

2 point(s)

Better legibility

1 point(s)

Better conduct

1 point(s)

Reason:

Full forfeit.

04.26.2025 03:19PM

#1

Criterion

Pro

Tie

Con

Points

Better arguments

3 point(s)

Better sources

2 point(s)

Better legibility

1 point(s)

Better conduct

1 point(s)

Reason:

Full points to Pro on account of full forfeiture by Con.