Because of how sex impacts the brain, pornography essentially short-circuits other systems, becoming not only addictive, but also undermining secure attachment, mutual relatedness, and intimacy. ![]() While there may be exceptions in which pornography depicts healthy sexual activity and respectful gender relations, the rule is that pornography is dominated by hostile sexism, frequent violence, and general dehumanization and objectification. Pornography use is widespread, and often problematic, and has been shown to generally have a negative impact on couples and gender relations, leading men and women to devalue one another. The impact of pornography on relationships, individual health, and society is in the public eye more than ever before. ![]() ![]() Fear makes us run away from each other or cling to each other but does not create true intimacy." -Henri Nouwen
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