The 2016/17 academic year was my final year of university and I had the opportunity to carry out an independent project. Naturally, it was about relationships. I am very pleased to be able to say I got a first for it! Thank you to everyone who let me take a look into their relationship and everyone who supported me during the process as without you all, It wouldn’t have been possible. Enjoy!
social science
Porn Addiction: Pathologising Healthy Sexual Behaviours to Exert Control Over Human Sexuality
The following is based on information taken from scientific journals focusing mainly on North America with some from Western Europe.
Porn addiction is not recognised in diagnostic manuals nor is it supported by strong empirical data. In fact, reviews of the available science supporting porn addiction show poor experimental designs which calls the findings into question. Scientists have argued that porn addiction is not a medical issue but a moral one and that’s what I’m going to outline here.
Question Your Beliefs About Romance
We hold many beliefs about romance that are harmful for our relationships, ultimately causing distress for ourselves and perhaps those around us too. It’s going to be good for you to get rid of these assumptions, if you hold them. Be prepared to have false assumptions about love shattered and new, hopefully more useful, understandings put in place.
Relationships and Science 