Problematic Internet pornography viewing is viewing of Internet pornography that is problematic for an individual due to personal or social reasons, including the excessive time spent viewing pornography instead of interacting with others and the facilitation of procrastination. The DSM-5 (2013) does not classify compulsive pornography consumption as a mental disorder or a behavioral addiction. CSBD is not an addiction, and should not be conflated with sex addiction. ICD-11 (2022) has recognized compulsive sexual behavior (CSBD) as an "impulsive control disorder". Pornography addiction is an addiction model of compulsive sexual activity with concurrent use of pornographic material, despite negative consequences to one's physical, mental, social, or financial well-being.
Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. tolerance – the diminishing effect of a drug resulting from repeated administration at a given dose.substance use disorder – a condition in which the use of substances leads to clinically and functionally significant impairment or distress.sensitization – an amplified response to a stimulus resulting from repeated exposure to it.
rewarding stimuli – stimuli that the brain interprets as intrinsically positive and desirable or as something to approach.reinforcing stimuli – stimuli that increase the probability of repeating behaviors paired with them.psychological dependence – dependence that involves emotional–motivational withdrawal symptoms (e.g., dysphoria and anhedonia).physical dependence – dependence that involves persistent physical– somatic withdrawal symptoms (e.g., fatigue and delirium tremens).drug withdrawal – symptoms that occur upon cessation of repeated drug use.drug sensitization or reverse tolerance – the escalating effect of a drug resulting from repeated administration at a given dose.dependence – an adaptive state associated with a withdrawal syndrome upon cessation of repeated exposure to a stimulus (e.g., drug intake).addictive drug – psychoactive substances that with repeated use are associated with significantly higher rates of substance use disorders, due in large part to the drug's effect on brain reward systems.addiction – a biopsychosocial disorder characterized by persistent use of drugs (including alcohol) despite substantial harm and adverse consequences.Compulsive sexual behaviour driven by use of pornography Addiction and dependence glossary