Culture news: Growing evidence that pornography impacts the brain in addictive ways

A forthcoming Cambridge University study adds to the growing body of evidence that pornography impacts the brain in addictive ways. "Similarities between the compulsive behaviors of porn users and those struggling with chemical addictions have long been noted by the mental health community", but this new study "is believed to be the first of its kind to study the actual physical signs of addiction in the brain in response to pornography exposure."