Why are we, as humans, addicted to explicit images...?
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We are attracted to sin. Sometimes it's a "need" to have it, look at it, have it control our lives, and ultimately bring us down. Sin is a powerful thing, but Jesus has already conquered sin by dying on the cross. So, rely on Him and the sin of explicit images will not control you. Yes, they might tempt you but if your reliance is within the Lord then you'll be sanctified to have a renewed mind.
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Because he is more interested in porn! SOunds like he has an addiction...which is not your fault. He needs help for his addiction. You need to drag him kicking and screaming into counseling if you want to help him. GOODLUCK
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Some people are stimulated by visual events.  Overall, men are more like this than women, according to various serious studies of behavior.\n\nPorn is a tool of stimulation for some people, and a substitute in other people.  Other people are embarrassed, irritated or outright offended by visual or verbal depictions of sex ("pornography" was originally only in the written word).  In many parts of the world porn is forbidden by law and those who possess or create it can be punished severely.  Most societies - even those that tolerate pornography - have laws restricting certain types, such as bestiality or kiddie porn.  This among other things describes behavior those societies do not wish to endorse or encourage, particularly through visual stimulation.  I am not either condemning or encouraging porn at all in this post, by the way - the poster asked a good question that deserves an unemotional answer not tainted by ideology.
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I've heard so many people say that they are addicted to this thing and I guess I am a little addicted as well! I think it's the power to show off your knowledge, the goal of getting to the next level and the fact that you can get random peoples opinions on stuff that makes this really addictive. I think it's going to be huge!\nAbby x
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we jsut pretend to hide it so when you find we can be all " omg what are you doing looking through that stuff! my friend sent it to me" in reality we just dont care. want your man to stop looking at porn? then supply him with enough pics and videos of you wearing, doing, saying all kinds of kinky stuff. chances are we will still look at porn though.
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"Pictures of you having sex"? Kinky! I think you'll have a fun time explaining. :)
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It's not an addiction, it's perfectly normal, and healthy for males young and old. It lowers blood pressure, eases stress, and is a natural way to relieve tension and pressure. The people who make porn are not the victim, they make there money. Who is the victim in this great crime of yours? At least you are not pent up, and sexually frustrated out raping people. Sex does sell, so what. If you are sick of porn, maybe you should get some new porn. Beyond that, it's just your mind messing with you. Who are you living for? You, or them? I am living for me.
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Sure, has'nt everyone? Had a G/F who was also into nude recreation. I gave the O.K. when she asked bout submittin some of our pix to a couple amateur sites. ( voyeurweb, and projectvoyeur.com) Nuthin to be ashamed of, and is a bit tittilating to think someon'es getting aroused from one'e pics.
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There is a certain level of decency that needs to be maintained... not to mention the health needs.  You never know what diseases a person has and the last thing I want to do is touch something that someones naked seeping body has been on.\n\nHealth and decency are the big ones.  Plus I don't want my kids to see naked people all over... it's bad enough porn is plastered everywhere and readily available online, I don't want it walking around everywhere.
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Looking at sites like that is a sign of low self-esteem and a problem with impulse controls. People that do should get some rational-emotive theraphy counseling to determine what in their life has happened to them to put them in this kind situation. \n\nJust looking at these sites doesn't mean that they're addicted ,but it is fulfilling some sort of emotional void that exists in the person's life. Viewing pornography stimulates the person's brain in a way that would usually be stimulated in other ways i.e.; healthy relationships, an appreciation of arts, participation in sports or fellowship in a place of worship.
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dude, looks like you're obsessed with this jack off thing. I know its all human nature but... cool down and take it easy~!
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Yep, I'm a full fledge addict. I'm addicted to:\nYouTube movies -  a lot of Nip/Tuck stuff\nYahoo Answers\nChecking Facebook\nLooking at random sites\nListening to music\nChecking MySpace\nChecking my email\nPlaying menial games\n\nI'll spend upwards of 3-5 hours a day on the computer/internet. I'm not sure how I got addicted, but I am working on cutting down my time on it drastically. I usually use it as a time killer when I should be studying. Gotta buckle down.
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1)many of the people in the porn industry are doing it for really bad reasons, having lost their natural sense of modesty through being molested and abused.  By buying it, you're promoting abuse.  Really--read up on this!  Makes my stomach churn.\n\n2)it's addictive, sticks in your head when you should be thinking of someone you love, and does not endear you to your spouse or future spouse, who feels cheated on.  \n\n3)Some guys get to the point they can't enjoy sex without it!\n\n3)some of us believe it's against The 10 Commandments.
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'cuz internet porn took over....\n\nor so a lot of my friends tell me....ummmm...gottagonowbye!
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This obsession that you speak of is caused by people seeking happiness in all of the wrong places.\n\nNorth American culture seems to promote the idea that looks make you happier; studies show they do not.\n\nThe same thing occurs in studies about money making people happier.  Once again, studies show that it does not.\n\nSo you have a large scale "belief" perpetuated because all of the imagery we are shown leads us to believe that rich and attractive people are happier; once again studies show they are no more happier than a poor and average looking John Doe.\n\nSo why do we seek to be more attractive, more rich and have more things?  Because we're unwilling to dispell what we've come to believe with what is fact.  Happiness is a much simpler and personal formula.  It could be more time with the family, helping others or sitting around the house playing online poker.  Each person must learn to define it.
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These days with technology being so advanced instant communication, instant food, video games, internet, sexually explicit commercial and sitcoms and the influence television programing like reality T.V, which ironically is so far from reality but tons of fun to watch has and people addicted to the instant gratification era. But if you look back in time people have always been crazy about sex they just weren't as honest or open about it. :)
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Hey, as much as i liek to look at porn, even amatuer stuff every now and then(and only as healthy habit, not some cronic porn freak) i agree with you, people put nude pics of them selve, or themselves displayed on cam, when,1. i think they are just trying to get some attention, and feel more attractive,2. have nothing good to show anyway. So i agree, its kinda gross.