Talking about porn can be a bit touchy because everyone's got their own take on it. Whether you're a fan or not, we all know that watching it can mess with your brain in some way. But what exactly does it do, and how much do you have to watch before it starts doing stuff? Well, let's take a stroll through the world of science to break down the porn addiction symptoms you may not be aware of.

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