Is propensity for the use of prurient literature linked to dopamine levels?

[petrushka.googol]

We all know that dopamine and base instinct are linked as it provides a reward mechanism and is a feel good chemical.

 

Is the use of prurient literature linked to need to balance dopamine levels in the brain?

(or serotonin)?

 

May be it could provide new ways to treat this obsession?

[petrushka.googol]

i found this link :

 

http://discovermagazine.com/2009/sep/05-i-didnt-sin-it-was-my-brain#.UpLdl9JHLs4

[John Cuthber]

We all know that dopamine and base instinct are linked as it provides a reward mechanism and is a feel good chemical.

 

Is the use of prurient literature linked to need to balance dopamine levels in the brain?

(or serotonin)?

 

May be it could provide new ways to treat this obsession?

Why are you labouring under the delusion that it is an obsession, and that it needs "treating"?

Should this be in the "religion" section of the forum?

[petrushka.googol]

Why are you labouring under the delusion that it is an obsession, and that it needs "treating"?

Should this be in the "religion" section of the forum?

 

I am not proselytizing the populace. Only expressing my point of view. Differences of opinion are welcome. Please note.

[John Cuthber]

Unless you answer the questions, you are preaching.

[petrushka.googol]

There is a wealth of literature on the subject on the net.

 

for example

 

http://www.asianefficiency.com/health/sex-productivity-and-motivation-part-06-pornography/

[iNow]

Are you suggesting that there is a wealth of pornography on the internet? I really am struggling to believe that and am going to need some evidence of this.

[John Cuthber]

There's no shortage of naughty pictures- and there never was.

Now, here, once again, is the question you are not answering.

Why are you labouring under the delusion that it is an obsession, and that it needs "treating"?

[petrushka.googol]

On second thoughts, maybe i didn't choose my words carefully.

 

I was trying to assert that prurient images stimulate dopamine centers of the brain and create a negative feedback loop that makes the matter worse. I am not trying to stress on the moral implications of this. This comes in the domain of religion as you rightly stated.

What i am trying to say is that this is a "neurotransmitter illness" (much like smoking pot) and should be identified as such.

Is smoking pot good for us? That is a moot subject and tomes have been written on the subject. i am no authority on the subject but i suggest you please peruse the links i have submitted above for research into the subject.

[Endy0816]

Dopamine plays a role in religious practices too.

 

Not the wisest idea to start talking about "treatment".

[John Cuthber]

"I was trying to assert that prurient images stimulate dopamine centers of the brain and create a negative feedback loop that makes the matter worse"

Why say "worse" if you? are " not trying to stress on the moral implications of this".

"What i am trying to say is that this is a "neurotransmitter illness""

What illness?

Your prejudices seem to be getting in the way here.