Your Brain on Porn

Internet Pornography and the Emerging Science of Addiction

By: Gary Wilson

Narrated by: Noah Church

Revised and updated in December 2017.

When high speed Internet became widely available a few years ago, growing numbers of people began to worry that their porn use was running out of control. Far from preparing them for fulfilling relationships, viewing an endless stream of porn videos led to unexpected symptoms. Perhaps most surprisingly, for the first time in history erectile dysfunction was becoming a significant problem for young men. This led to one of the largest informal experiments in the history of science. Tens of thousands of people have tried abstaining from sexually stimulating material in a process they call "rebooting." Many of them reported startling changes, from improved concentration and elevated mood to a greater capacity for real-life intimacy.

Gary Wilson has listened to the stories of those who have tried giving up Internet porn and related them to an account of how the reward system of the brain interacts with its environment. And now a growing body of research in neuroscience is confirming what these pioneers have discovered for themselves - Internet pornography can be seriously addictive and damaging.

In Your Brain on Porn Wilson provides a concise introduction to the phenomenon of Internet porn addiction that draws on both first-person accounts and the findings of cognitive neuroscience. In a voice that is generous and humane, he also offers advice for those who want to stop using Internet pornography. The publication of Your Brain on Porn is a landmark in our attempts to understand, and remain balanced in, a world where addiction is big business.

©2014, 2017 Gary Wilson (P)2017 Gary Wilson

This is a MUST for any man!

I've searched for 18 months in so many podcasts, books and online forums until stumbling upon YBOP. This is what I've been searching for. An extremely powerful book that quite literally, changed my life almost overnight. if you've felt unlike yourself and feeling trapped in your head, you just very well may be in need of this very book. feels amazing to be 'ME' again and out of my head.

essential for any recovering addicts

I've been trying to quit for 6 years, and this book has opened my eyes to the reality of porn's effect on my brain. im nowhere close to healed, but this book will be a firm reference for inspiration reinforcement of why I will never give up. this book gives me hope that real life waits on the other end of recovery, and its possible to feel normal again.

Note

The book contains good information about the practical way neuroplasticity can be manifested in the continuous viewing of pornography. However, there are instances where I found some ideas repetitive, especially towards the end. It’s simple but worth a listen; some notions are comparable to the early alarms of anti-smoking ideations.

Must Read

You don't need to follow through with anything in this book, but if you're already here, just give it a listen. it will be worth it.

Something ALL guys need to read.

Exposes the terrifying truth how porn will ruin your life and has the potential to ruin society

Who know

How big the problem of watching porn videos
Very informative article about the side effects of porn .

Fascinating and mind-opening

This is the best book to listen to if you feel like your situation is out of control (whatever out of control means for you). It’s a practical guide that offers stories from others who have experience the same thing. It was very informative.

Life-changing science based information provided.

Thank you for this book and updated research information, along with anecdotes. Valuable book everyone should read or hear

Simply amazing

5/5 book that every one has to listen or read at least once, if not more times, the information here is top notch 💪

A must read for young generation

Very well explained changes that brain undergoes while watching porn.

Practical tips might be useful for some people.

The narrator does a good job, but sometimes I had to pay attention to find out when he reads the opinions of online user and when he reads the main text of the book.