Why Porn Addiction Isn't A Thing with Dr. Nikky Prause

What is a "gooner" and what do they have to do with so-called porn addictions? DB sits down with Dr. Nikky Prause, a clinical scientist and researcher who's written on everything from asexuality to penis size preference to compulsive sexual behavior. And we found her in a pretty interesting way... from a YouTube video that claims to be a look into a real gooner's life and struggles, all revolving around a porn addiction. Dr. Prause was a featured expert -- but what's her side of the story?

IN THIS EPISODE: The YouTube video in question, "Inside Gooning: The Internet's Porn Epidemic"; Season 13 episode "Secrets of a Sex Cult: When Pleasure Gets Weaponized with Ellen Huet"; Dr. Prause's Medium article "'Pornography addiction' is not a diagnosis"; more of Dr. Prause's research on the Liberos website; Dr. Prause's research on asexuality on ResearchGate; and our ethical porn recs, Dipsea and Cheex! Not even sponsored, not even affiliate links -- we just love them.

ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Prause is a clinical scientist. Her training at Indiana University focused in neuroscience and statistics. She also holds a license in California as a clinical psychologist. Her research focuses on the effects of sexual behaviors on general health.

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