We have been hearing and reading a lot of time that watching porn disturbs your sex life. Not only does porn create unrealistic ideas about what good sex should be like, it has also been blamed as one of the reasons behind erectile dysfunction due to the fact that stimulation doesn’t feel enough. Sexual dissatisfaction, lack of enough foreplay, a warped view of what is attractive and fulfilling, and many others are commonly known as the damaging effects of too much porn.
# Emotional IntimacyAccording to a study published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, sexual stimulation and activation makes us more comfortable with ourselves, and as such, more comfortable with opening up to others. Self-disclosure is supremely important in intimate relationships, and according to this study, sexual stimulation makes us better at it! Besides, it’s a great skill to have on a first date, as the right amount of self-disclosure can encourage the other person to open up as well.
# Sexual SatisfactionWatching porn can open you up to new things that you can explore. It is only by trying things out that you will learn what you like and not like. Watching porn can act as a sort of an educational experience, where you learn about things you can do in bed with someone. If watching something turns you off, then you know that it’s not something you want to do, while you can try out things you are curious about. And, as we all know, the first step to sexual satisfaction is knowing what you like and don’t like.
# Relieves StressYou can’t be a good lover if you are bogged down with stress and worry. If you have too much on your mind, chances are that sex may not always work as a stress buster. You might be too distracted, or tired. But, according to a study, 23% women report that watching porn helps them de-stress. The lower your stress levels are, the better you are in bed, and love.