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A lot of people forget the time spent on porn, when analyzing whether it's a good thing or bad thing. I really believe that if you don't spend too much time per session you'll be fine. PornHub stats show the avg time spent to be 15 mins, around that time is a good goal (don't mindlessly edge for too long). Then with the stats on prostate health showing benefits, it's only a good thing.



Why is it bad when you spend longer than 15 minutes?

Just like real sex it's better if you don't hurry it :)


Two big complaints I've seen are people regretting too much time wasted on porn, and conventional porn not doing it for them, so they try types they say they regret. I'm not saying limit the time spent every time, but perhaps most of the time could help with those issues, for those that have those complaints.


Real sex usually brings some sort of human connection


True but it doesn't explain the point why it would be bad to spend more than 15 minutes watching porn when real sex is not available.


If you didn't have porn you would have greater incentive to pursue a sexual relationship


I doubt that. A state of sexual frustration and depression is not exactly a good mindset for finding a long term partner. It's better to get it out of the way.

It would lead mainly to quick tinder style hookups which I don't like. For me the emotional connection comes first.


You don't need porn to masturbate


15 minutes?! You're doing it wrong -- try 3 minutes! :-)




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