Porn Addiction: How It Changes the Brain & Why It Makes Intimacy Harder
Relationships, Mental Health, Psychoeducation Francesca Wehr, LCSW Relationships, Mental Health, Psychoeducation Francesca Wehr, LCSW

Porn Addiction: How It Changes the Brain & Why It Makes Intimacy Harder

Most people don't set out to develop a compulsive relationship with pornography. But when it happens, the brain adapts in ways that shape motivation, reward, and intimacy long before anyone notices the pattern. Here's what the neuroscience actually tells us, and why understanding it matters more than shaming yourself ever will.

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What Is Repetition Compulsion? Why We Repeat Unhealthy Relationship Patterns

What Is Repetition Compulsion? Why We Repeat Unhealthy Relationship Patterns

In today's blog, we will discuss the concept of repetition compulsion, a psychological phenomenon where individuals unconsciously seek out relationships that mirror past traumas or experiences in an attempt to heal old wounds. Recognizing and addressing repetition compulsion can lead to healthier, more fulfilling relationships and improved mental well-being.

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