Today is considered before-consuming episode as a compilation of a few different interviews

that the new drug is conducted with a variety of experts.

This podcast focuses in how pornography can have a negative impact on relationships

and provides a message of hope for those who might be struggling with pornography.

We hope that you enjoy this episode of Consider Before Consuming.

In the digital age, pornography has become increasingly accessible and prevalent,

occupying a significant portion of the online landscape.

Its widespread availability has raised concerns about its potential adverse effects on individuals,

relationships, and communities.

While debates over the morality of pornography persist, it is essential to acknowledge the

growing body of research that highlights its detrimental impact on the human brain, relationships,

and the fabric of society.

Dr. William Struthers, a professor of psychology and neuroscience of Wheaton College in Illinois, explains the harms porn can have on the brain and relationships.

As a brain scientist, one of the things that I know is that the brain is an organ that modifies itself.

So what pornography is doing for a lot of young

people is it's coming in at a time when they're at this very vulnerable state neurologically. And so what it does is it plants this seed of what's appropriate, what's possible. And that's when neurologically, you begin to start dwelling on it. You begin to start thinking about what would happen if I was in that scenario, what would I do?

So a neurological system that is designed to go to a place where two people through sexual

intimacy are bound to one another for their mutual benefit, you're now redirecting it so

that their sexuality is binding them to something other than

that relationship.

Dr. Jill Manning, a licensed marriage and family therapist, further explains the dangers of porn.

There's one really key message that I try nowadays to deliver is that pornography is a safety issue. It does not

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