I don’t know if it’s anybody else but I feel like I’m addicted to the search or porn rather then the porn itself. It’s Hard to explain but it’s something I’ve struggled with for years now. Hoping this app can help.
Exactly. I think it is the search and the excitement of the reveal that gives you the dopamine hit. You are addicted to dopamine, not porn. It is the search that provides the high
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Hey man, I’m pretty new to all this too but I’ve actually heard a bunch of guys talk about this exact thing. Something about being hooked on the search more than the actual content. I think it’s called “arousal addiction” or sometimes “the hunt.” Might be worth Googling that… it helped me understand it a bit more. You’re not alone, bro. Respect for posting this.
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I think it’s the variety too. The stimulation comes from exploring the variety and looking for the right stimulus at that moment. The joy isn’t in the act it’s in the exploring. Useful to know that but the bottom line remains the same…stay strong