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Erectile dysfunction

Porn and erectile dysfunction: what the research says

Can watching porn cause erectile dysfunction? What studies show, what is still unclear, and when to see a doctor or counsellor. Draft outline.

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Can porn cause erectile dysfunction?

  • What the research does and does not show, with sources.

Why might heavy use affect arousal with a partner?

  • Proposed explanations, and where evidence is weak.

How is this different from performance anxiety?

  • Overlap with anxiety, stress and relationship factors.

Does cutting back help?

  • What is known about reducing use, and realistic expectations.

Could something else be causing it?

  • Physical causes worth ruling out even in young men.

When should you see a doctor or counsellor?

  • Signs it is time for professional help, and private options in the Philippines.

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