
Porn and Depression: How One Leads to the Other
Watching porn may have started out as a way to escape or feel better. Maybe you’re realizing, however, that you’re watching more porn than you originally intended. And perhaps you’re feeling depressed now, too. Believe it or not, porn and depression are often interconnected. And if your porn usage has escalated into compulsive sexual behavior, you have both porn addiction and depression, co-occurring disorders that make your situation more complicated. Porn Addiction and Depression: Two Distinct Struggles Before exploring the









