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Can porn cause problems in my sex life?

Watching porn itself isn't a problem, but it can cause issues in your sex life if you are neglecting your partner in favor of viewing it. Watch as psychiatrist Sudeepta Varma, MD, explains how porn can have a negative impact on your relationship.


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Up Next

  • How is stress and sex drive connected for men?

  • How can watching too much porn cause erectile dysfunction?

  • Is loss of libido and erectile dysfunction common in depression?

  • Does psychotherapy help treat erectile dysfunction?

  • Why do men like to view pornography?

  • When does masturbation become a problem for men?

  • How can i deal with my partner's erectile dysfunction?

  • How can negative emotions affect a couple's sex life?

  • How does stress affect a man's sex drive?

  • How can I pinpoint why my libido is low?

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