How Porn DAMAGES Your Brain
Channel: Psych2Go
Date: 2023-12-31

Are you struggling with porn addiction? Does this have an impact on your brain?
There are many reasons to stop watching pornography, but the fact that it can permanently destroy your brain can be the most harrowing reason of all. 
While this is a subject that many find uncomfortable discussing openly, it's important to have a balanced understanding of its potential consequences. So, let's find out what might happen when you watch porn daily.
#brain #addiction #psychology 
Writer & YouTube Manager: Michelle Rivas
Voice Over: Brandon
Animator: Alycia Lo

Link to Resources: https://www.addictionhelp.com/porn/

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