Episode 414: The Truth About Porn (Essential Listen)

In this episode of the Sex and Psychology Podcast, Dr. Justin Lehmiller interviews Dr. Nicole Prause about the effects of pornography. They discuss the varying definitions of porn and why studies on its effects often have mixed conclusions, highlighting the tension between sex researchers and addiction researchers. Dr. Prause argues against the concept of porn addiction, explaining that it doesn't meet the clinical criteria for addiction and that underlying issues like depression are often the real problem. They also touch on the debated link between porn and sexual violence, the potential positive impacts of porn, and how to have more productive conversations about this controversial topic. The episode also includes a "Just the Tip" segment about how a healthy sex life can improve work performance, sponsored by Popstar.