Written by Dr. Sarah Nguyen, LMFT • Medically reviewed by Dr. Michael Carter, PsyD
Science-based guidance for porn addiction recovery and digital safety.
Last updated: November 29, 2025
Masturbation vs. Real Intimacy: The Brain Scan Showdown
Cambridge and Max Planck studies prove porn overstimulates the striatum while muting empathy circuits. Real intimacy lights up bonding networks and serotonin production.
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