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Protect Families • Protect Youth

Pornography is widely accessible on the internet and for many users it is more than a private habit — for some it contributes to...

Dr.Natesh Prabhu

Sep 26, 20252 min read

Problematic Pornographic Consumption and Its Impact on Sexual Function: A Narrative Review with Indian Insights

SEXCON 2025 Presentation Abstract Presentation at SexCon 2025 Download the Conference Presentation Slides Background: With the digital...

Dr.Natesh Prabhu

Sep 25, 20252 min read

When a Screen Steals a Soul: Evidence-Based Critique of Pornography’s Harms and What India Must Do

Pornography is often framed as private “entertainment,” but a growing body of clinical, neuroscientific, and social research suggests the phenomenon carries real harms — to individuals, relationships, and the vulnerable people who supply the material. Below we summarise the strongest, best-documented findings, note where evidence is uncertain, and highlight practical directions for Indian public health, families, and policy. All major claims are linked to peer-reviewed resear

Dr.Natesh Prabhu

Dec 3, 20254 min read

Rebutting myths about Dopamine & Porn: Evidence based interpretation

The WhatsApp forward which appears leaning towards "Healthy Porn Usage' Dopamine is not a “pleasure chemical.” Instead, it’s a neurotransmitter involved in motivation, prediction, and learning. Role of dopamine: It helps the brain track cues that predict rewards (food, sex, social interaction). Fact: Dopamine rises during anticipation of pleasure, not during the pleasure itself. Misconception: High dopamine release from sexual stimuli does not automatically mean addiction. It

Dr.Natesh Prabhu

Oct 20, 20254 min read

Porn Addiction …. Is it worth chasing?

Porn addiction can be compared to running toward a mirage in the desert. At first sight, there seems to be relief, comfort, and satisfaction. Your mind convinces you that the next video, image, or escape experience will satisfy that thirst inside of you. However, this is like the shimmering mirage in the desert … as you approach it, it vanishes, and you are left thirstier, emptier, and more restless than before. You will not find the "high" you are seeking there, because it i

Dr.Shwetha

Oct 19, 20252 min read

Ill effects of Pornography - Creating Awareness

Behavioural Addiction Pornography refers to the visual, written, or audio representation of sexual content intended to arouse. Mostly it...

Dr.S.Suresh Babu

Oct 8, 20251 min read

Pornography & Memory: What Science Reveals

Introduction Memory and cognitive focus are core to success—at school, work, relationships. Emerging studies suggest that pornography use, especially when frequent or problematic, may negatively affect memory, attention, and other cognitive processes. Understanding what we do know (and what we don’t) can help protect our mental capacities. Key Findings from Research 1. Impaired Recent Verbal Memory in Youth A study of 30 juveniles (aged 12-16) compared “pornography-addicted”

Dr.Natesh Prabhu

Oct 1, 20253 min read