“porn makes You happy”
Porn likes to emphasize that it will make you feel great. But does it? Think not just how you feel while viewing porn but what it does to you afterward.
Some people report feeling lonely, empty, and hopeless after viewing porn. They notice that the problems they tried to escape from are still there.
Porn offers short-term feelings of relief but no long-term solutions.
And speaking of how you feel when you watch it or masturbate, is that all that porn cracks it up to be? Have you felt, like some do, that even the momentary pleasure has gotten less intense over time?
Research has shown that pornography can lead to mental health challenges, like depression [1]. In addition, it can be harmful to relationships; if it didn't, there wouldn't be a need for support groups, counseling sessions, and intensive retreats for couples where one partner has had a porn habit.
Porn is a liar. Perhaps the only one who is happy about porn is those that have a financial gain from producing it.
You might feel worn down, tired and hopeless because the lies of porn have told you there is no way out. You might feel like you are so far gone because you’ve tried so many times to end your relationship with porn without success. Or, perhaps you love someone stuck in an endless cycle of indulgence and regret.