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. 2023 Jan 12;15(1):e33703. doi: 10.7759/cureus.33703

Table 10. Summary of Case Reports – Description of Studied Factors.

Study by What findings are described in each study for the above-mentioned factors?
  Physiological Effects of Porn on the body Emotional Effects of Porn Porn-induced Substance Abuse Social Effects of Porn
Adnan et al. [14] Low mood Depression Hopelessness Helplessness   If his time was cut short or he was interrupted by someone, he developed distress and became irritable. Nil   Being scolded at the workplace and putting his marriage at stake for being unable to control his urges and desires.
Daniel et al. [15] Some studies focus on monoamines (serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine) as evidenced by the impairment of normal sexual functioning in serotonin and dopamine dysregulation. Just watching pornographic Material was not enough to quench his sexual addiction, which led him to fulfill his desire by watching women undressing in real life. Nil Sexually related internet crime seems to be increased. For example, Cyberstalking, Pedophilic grooming, and Online sexual harassment.
Avinash et al. [16] Nil   Watching such content gave sexual pleasure to the patient, and he felt sexual arousal. Nil Ashamed of being judged by society.
Darshan et al. [16] Mild depression (feelings of sadness, excessive guilt, feeling of unworthiness, decreased self‑esteem, and decreased appetite). Restless Irritable, and Dysphoric After attempting to get rid of it. Nil Least interactive with family social awkwardness.