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Study Shows Pornography Associated with Changes to the Brain Characteristic of Addiction

October 3, 2025

Study shows pornography usage alters the brain in the same way substance addictions do.

Pornography Addiction: Seeking Novelty Until Desensitized

November 25, 2024

This study shows how the compulsive use of pornography leads to a taste for more novel, and sometimes violent, content.

Study Shows Brains of Compulsive Pornography Users Mirror Those of Drug Addicts

November 7, 2024

An increasing number of studies found pornography can be addictive. This study by Dr. Valerie Voon shows pornography’s effects on the brain.

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NCOSE leads the Coalition to End Sexual Exploitation with over 300 member organizations.

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The National Center on Sexual Exploitation has had over 100 policy victories since 2010. Each victory promotes human dignity above exploitation.

93 NCOSE’s activism campaigns and victories have made headlines around the globe. Averaging 93 mentions per week by media outlets and shows such as Today, CNN, The New York Times, BBC News, USA Today, Fox News and more.

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The National Center on Sexual Exploitation has had over 100 policy victories since 2010. Each victory promotes human dignity above exploitation.

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NCOSE leads the Coalition to End Sexual Exploitation with over 300 member organizations.

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Author: Guest Author

Study Shows Pornography Associated with Changes to the Brain Characteristic of Addiction

Pornography Addiction: Seeking Novelty Until Desensitized

Study Shows Brains of Compulsive Pornography Users Mirror Those of Drug Addicts

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The National Center on Sexual Exploitation has had over 100 policy victories since 2010. Each victory promotes human dignity above exploitation.

93

NCOSE’s activism campaigns and victories have made headlines around the globe. Averaging 93 mentions per week by media outlets and shows such as Today, CNN, The New York Times, BBC News, USA Today, Fox News and more.

93

NCOSE’s activism campaigns and victories have made headlines around the globe. Averaging 93 mentions per week by media outlets and shows such as Today, CNN, The New York Times, BBC News, USA Today, Fox News and more.

100+

The National Center on Sexual Exploitation has had over 100 policy victories since 2010. Each victory promotes human dignity above exploitation.

300+

Stories

Survivor Lawsuit Against Twitter Moves to Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Survivors’ $12.7M Victory Over Explicit Website a Beacon of Hope for Other Survivors

Instagram Makes Positive Safety Changes via Improved Reporting and Direct Message Tools

Sharing experiences may be a restorative and liberating process. This is a place for those who want to express their story.

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