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"Masturbation and pornography are potently tapping into the dopamine system and can undermine the very processes of-which I consider healthy processes-of finding a mate, you know, dating, communication, eventually, if it's appropriate, sexual interaction, etc," he says. Huberman explains how dopamine functions during a sexual encounter, as well as how it crashes and leaves people feeling even worse when they watch porn rather than have sex with a partner. We know the porn industry is intricately tied to sex trafficking and the exploitation of women and children, but even further than that, how does pornography and the isolated consumption of other people having sex have an effect on our day-to-day lives? Dr. Masturbation and Pornography Can Undermine Healthy Sexual Interactions and Communication Due to "an Open Loop Of Neurochemicals" Huberman explained why it can be detrimental to our brains and relationships. While many people can explain why pornography is morally wrong, Dr. At one point in the episode, the two spoke about the dangers of pornography from a neurological standpoint. The two discussed a variety of topics including the function of dopamine in our brain, where anxiety comes from, and the way to successfully avoid addiction. Andrew Huberman, a tenured associate professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, on his podcast. Jordan Peterson hosted neuroscientist Dr. But the industry of pornography doesn't seem to be slowing anytime soon if anything, teenagers are discovering porn at younger ages than ever before. Couple that with a culture that praises sexual promiscuity and encourages women to show their naked bodies online, and it's a recipe for disaster. In 2019, Pornhub received more than 115 million site visits per day. A 2018 study found that roughly 92% of men and 60% of women watch porn on a routine basis. It's estimated that about 40 million American adults watch pornography regularly and 35% of all internet downloads are related to pornography.