Unfortunately for lots of addicts having pornography in the background becomes a form of regulation. A constant source of dopamine and suppressing any anxiety or stress. They become completely numb from the reality and see it no different to our people might have say this morning on in the background as they make breakfast/clean the kitchen. It's no longer even about masturbation it's become necessary for daily life to function.
Unfortunately it doesn't surprise me and I think if people understood the true number of men and it is absolutely mostly men watching pornography in this way ,at work and daily. It's really a silent epidemic if feels not many are aware of.
I know many success stories too it's not all doom and gloom but it can be difficult to navigate where to find the right help. Society is so keen to keep this view of pornography being "normal"