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Erotic images (pormography) can damage brain, make brain shrink, etc. is that true?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Shrinks some areas: During youth, billions of new synaptic connections are made in the brain. Pornography affects the brain by reinforcing pathways that produce a dopamine "rush" and shrinking the areas that control normal bonding. This has the potential to lead to great problems in sexual compulsivity/sex addiction. Pornography also paints an unrealistic picture of sexuality/relationships and objectifies women/men.

Answered 9/12/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Brain changes: Excellent response by Dr. Kratzberg. I agree with her input. Impairment to the prefrontal cortex of the brain are one of a number of changes that can occur with frequeent use of pornography.

Answered 9/12/2020

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