Here’s how porn is changing your brain

Nov 9, 2017 by

by David Sergeant, Spectator Australia:

The human brain is mind-bogglingly complex. It’s so complex that scientists acknowledge we’ll never fully comprehend how it works. One thing you can be sure of is that your brain is ‘neuroplastic’. That is, it is constantly changing in response to mental experiences – forming new neural connections throughout the entirety of your life.

When it comes to sex, your brain is central to your experience. In response to sexual excitement, the brain releases a cocktail of chemicals, each designed to fulfil a specific purpose.

The ‘reward centre’ releases dopamine to reward you for accomplishing a goal. Norepinephrine is also released providing you with energy and a feeling of euphoria. Oxytocin and vasopressin are utilised to help you form a memory and connection between sexual satisfaction and the experience that delivered it. Endorphins give your body the feeling of physical pleasure, and following orgasm, your serotonin levels change enabling you to feel relaxed.

Overall, the system works perfectly.

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