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Original poster

Am I watching too much porn?

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Sunnydaze22 · 09/03/2022 17:05

I have started to find that I am indulging my my fave porn (vanilla lesbian porn) more and more often especially since the last lockdown to the point when I am not really bothered about having sex anymore.

Previously would be once every few weeks, now it's every few days.

I am currently single but starting to worry that it's becoming too much of a habit and effecting me potentially looking to meet someone.
Or would you say this is pretty normal and I am worrying over nothing?

OP posts:
StringFellow · 09/03/2022 17:08

Well if you think it’s stopping you wanting to meet someone and you want to meet someone, then probably yes?

Original poster
Sunnydaze22 · 09/03/2022 17:17

I guess so, that's my worry anyway

OP posts:
Peachynessa · 09/03/2022 17:18

Go out find a nice girl and get down and dirty! Much better than on the screen

EvenMoreFuriousVexation · 09/03/2022 17:28

Is having a relationship a life goal for you, or are you not bothered?

When I've been single, my wank habits varied between multiple times a day to a few times a week. It didn't put me off getting into a new relationship and I didn't skip sex with a partner to have a wank, if you see what I mean.

When I was very busy with work and family, any sort of relationship was not a priority and I would much rather wank than try to half-arse a relationship. Now my work is much less demanding and my son has grown up, so I maintain a FWB or two; while vibrators and porn are great, I do need human contact from time to time as well.

Bagelsandbrie · 09/03/2022 17:30

Well if you’re happy and aren’t that bothered about finding a relationship- if that’s what you’re worried about it affecting - then does it matter….?

Aaahbisto · 09/03/2022 21:38

There is a condition called Porn induced erectile dysfunction (PIED) which is more common than we think and is affecting the way our brains are hardwired to receive pleasure. I found out recently that my partner is affected and I'm devastated. I used to think porn a was harmless bit of fun but now I think it can be very dangerous for some people

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Watchkeys · 10/05/2022 16:38

Who makes the rules for you, about how to live your life?

DownToTheSeaAgain · 10/05/2022 16:46

Yes

Furrbabymama87 · 10/05/2022 17:10

I don't think every few days is a lot. Your single, do what you like. If you don't feel like meeting anyone, then don't.

NightmareSlashDelightful · 10/05/2022 17:13

Everyone's line is in a different place on this. If it feels like too much for you, then it's just that - too much for you, and you should take steps to reduce your consumption.

Braveasfook · 10/05/2022 20:36

This posts replies, assumes you are male. Are you female Op?

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