| Another piece of anecdata… Ive experienced the effects of porn addiction, and/or viewing from a young age, from both sides. I have pretty niche tastes since i started watching in my very early teens, and though i find men very attractive its harder to finish with them. Ive been with several partners who preferred porn to me. The latest had very, very unrealistic standards. They objectified my body, hard, and I swear their porn use affected their capacity for empathy. They said and did things that made me feel like a replaceable thing, they compared my to porn stars (and found me lacking). They would collect massive amounts of porn and run off to use it multiple times a day… which wouldve honestly been fine, except for the fact that it did really affect their ability to connect with me. After theyd use porn their mood and empathy / behavior towards me would markedly change for the worse. I am a fairly attractive, _very_ willing and attentive partner. These experiences have honestly really damaged my self esteem and willingness to date. I have also since stopped using porn a) to fix the first line and b) i cannot watch it without being reminded of my experiences with these men and their criticisms of my body. |