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Does hardcore porn everyday cause down regulation of dopamine receptors and cause depression or cause anxiety? because doctors on youtube say yes, it does?

Q: does hardcore porn everyday cause down regulation of dopamine receptors and cause depression or cause anxiety? because doctors on youtube say yes, it does?

: Everybody reacts differently to these sorts of images. If you are noticing some negative emotions in your life connected to this form of media then discuss a plan to wean yourself off of it with a trusted doctor or therapist.

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Everybody reacts differently to these sorts of images. If you are noticing some negative emotions in your life connected to this form of media then discuss a plan to wean yourself off of it with a trusted doctor or therapist.

Answered 2/18/2023

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A member asked:

Does hardcore porn everyday cause down regulation of dopamine receptors and cause depression or cause anxiety? because doctors on youtube say yes, it does?

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

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