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Porn addiction is the behavioral addiction that involves a growing urge to view the pornograpohic material. Since time immemorial, people with serious porn addiction problems usually view, store porn videos, magazines and photos as a way of satisfying their cravings.

In the modern world, access to porn material online has been facilitated by the internet.The internet has allowed access to unlimited pornography at all levels of explicitness. With the spread of smartphones, many people can now access porn at any time without leaving behind eveidence of porn usage.

Here are some common signs of porn addictioon,

Peaople addicted to usually have an increased amount of time acessing the materials. Research shows that non addicts usually spend about 30 minutes a week watching porn. In case you find yourself embrolied in watching porn and realize that hours fly by, then it is time to review yourself.

Hiding porn use. All addicts across the board are known to lie. It also applies to porn addicts as they try to hide their porn usage from loved ones.If you find yourself lying to loved ones about the amount of time you spend viewing porn, it is time to get help.

Unable to stop despite the negative effects. Porn will affect your finances, relationships, and performance at work. If you are unable to stop watching porn with all the effects, then it means your addiction levels are high and it is high to find professional help from the relevant people.

Living a double life. People who are addicted to porn usually feel they live a double life. They tend to feel ashamed and guilty. In reality, porn addicts live double lives because they hide from close contacts.

Easily irritable. Porn addicts easily become angry, hostile, or irritable when asked to stop using porn. Porn addicts may deny their porn viewing or be upset when loved ones request that they stop.