Pornography is a deadly cocktail that encompasses the very reaches of the human psyche. It satiates our need for procreation, ingrained in our DNA. With the rise of pornography making it more readily available, more people are falling victim to the penetrating power of porn. It instantly gratifies the viewer and it gives a rush of dopamine and other ‘feel-good’ chemicals. This combination of quick and quantitative enforces the susceptibility to addiction. Addiction stems from continuous dopamine desensitisation as well as easy access and ‘feel-good’ chemicals. This idea crumbles the lives of those who might suffer from it and as most addictions do, they destroy relationships. However, porn can also be a form of education. There have been cases where people have learned sex education through porn as most schools still don’t teach it properly. In another sense, it can also heighten sexual acts with each partner, giving them better intercourse. Porn is complex however, and there are still so many things we are still learning about it. It has existed throughout history and its effects are still there. It affects society, gives a person a release and security. Porn is contested and debated and it still should be.
