Your Brain on Porn – Internet Pornography and the Emerging Science of Addiction

Internet porn addiction has become a significant concern due to the widespread availability of high-speed internet. Viewing porn videos leads to unexpected symptoms and erectile dysfunction, particularly for young men. Gary Wilson’s book, Your Brain on Porn, provides a concise introduction to the phenomenon, drawing on first-person accounts and cognitive neuroscience findings. Wilson identifies the obsession with pornography as a fetish, discussing the biopsychosocial consequences of compulsive use. The book also discusses the “rebooting” process necessary for sexual functioning to heal and the changes in brain physiology when sexual addiction hijacks normal sexual behavior. Recovery takes time, as explained by Reid Finlayson, MD, Medical Director, Vanderbilt Comprehensive Assessment Program, Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry.