What Lust Does To Your Brain

We made a couple of videos on how to stop porn addiction and how damaging it is, but what about lust? In this video, we dive into what lust does to your brain and how it can impact your mental health and emotional well-being. Lust is a powerful force that can lead to a lustful mind and, in some cases, even addiction.

Understanding the psychological aspects of lust can help you recognize its influence and take steps to maintain a healthy mindset.

Whether you're trying to quit porn, stop watching porn, or simply want to understand how lust affects your brain, we hope this video provides valuable insights. With that said, let's look at the relationship between lust and the brain, and discuss tips on how to navigate this complex emotion.

#psychology #brain #lust

Writer: Light
Script Editor & Manager: Kelly Soong
Voice Over: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Julie Ma
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

References
Menard, A. Dana & Offman, A.. (2009). The interrelationship between sexual self esteem, sexual assertiveness and sexual satisfaction. Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality. 18. 35-45. Retrieved from
Paslakis, Georgios & Chiclana-Actis, Carlos & Mestre, Gemma. (2020). Associations between pornography exposure, body image and sexual body image: A systematic review. Journal of Health Psychology. 27. 135910532096708. 10.1177/1359105320967085. Retrieved from

[justanotherdudebeinadude]

"Limbo, Lust. All gone. With gluttony soon to follow"

[minutesofenglishreadspea]

When talking about lust, I feel we don't deal enough with the issue of loneliness and the need to be loved, touched, caressed, etc.

[Hbbt]

So not having sex is making me depressed and anxious and I can't get laid because I'm depressed and anxious.

[GojiraGuy-vmuc]

No one is ever feeling lust for me 🗣️ 🔥

[Minos-gaming______dylanjam]

I hate when lust limbo and gluttony are all gone

[rdtripler]

It's like fire. You can use it to achieve unimaginably great things. But if you lose control of it, it will burn everything....

[tzmaa]

art is a pretty good way to express yourself instead of lust, it really helps :)

[omegagamerex]

Something also very important to know:

*There is a difference between genuine desire and fantasy. DO NOT muddle the two.*

There is a difference between feeling good from a scenario you think about and you have control over with no repercussions, and actually partaking in that activity.

Confusing these two can be devastating. Mentally, emotionally, socially, and in other ways. THINK before you do things. Think about how you would feel AFTERWARDS.

When you watch porn, there is always an ending, no further explanation into the consequences of anybody's actions. *Real life is different.* You WILL suffer the consequences, be it through a damaged relationship, a damaged social image, having a guilty consience, etc.

Ask yourself how your friends would look at you. Ask yourself how your family would look at you. Ask how your significant other would look at you.

This part is very important, especially because it is arguably the most difficult thing to do. *Think about how you will feel afterwards, if YOU would agree with the things you are doing.*

I send nothing but love to those struggling with this issue.

[aansli]

I hurt the girl of my dreams (funny, attractive, kind and all that jazz), who was also very into me, just because I let lust got into my head. I deeply regret trying to manipulate her and of course told her my apologies but the damage was already dealt.

Fellas, keep yourself in check at all times. Or else, it can ruin the best of everything...

[SethTheCreature]

it makes me jork it -twitter user

[AC-nigt]

I still remember what caused my lust triggers and am very very happy that I had a supportive person who helped me get out of it. I'm doing much better now and am still working on improving myself.

[KnifeTail]

Lust + Brain = Art.

Mostly because I fail the lust aspect and go for the horror aspect by accident

[digbonexd]

i saw the video and immediately said: oh sh*t im screwed

[TheDrummerCat]

I'm currently struggling with this. I know I'll overcome it as I am getting better and better and better. However, sometimes it gets to me, and I can't stop for a while. I have finally found my triggers and have found out how to get rid of them and how to distract me from them. I know it's going to be hard, but I know that we all can. I have faith in the upper power. If you are still reading this, please pray for me.

[ballinboy]

YouTube knows that I need this video bro😭

[PillowSensei]

Rubik's cube reference on the 50th anniversary of the Rubik's cube??? Not a coincidence

[JustaSamoyed]

This video came out 30 seconds ago. How is there a comment from 1 day ago?

[MgiuelMeresen]

being a teenager in 2024 is so hard not to lust bro

[williamphanz]

Heavily reducing my exposure to online content that triggers my lust has greatly benefitted my mental well being, especially when it comes to socializing.

It was the hardest addiction for me to overcome. It’s crazy how it’s also the most easily accessible.

Good luck to all out there who’re trying to detox!

[KGD]

As someone that always tries not to commit lust, this really helped make me understand how lust really works.