The Benefits of Microdosing Porn
Everyone needs a little pick-me-up from time to time to get them through a long day. If your self-care “treats” aren’t doing the trick anymore (maybe your regular Thursday afternoon donut doesn’t taste as good as it used to), consider adding a dose of porn to your daily routine.
Similar to microdosing, or the practice of taking small amounts of a psychedelic drug such as cannabis or psilocybin to boost mood and creativity, dosing pornography involves watching or listening to porn, or reading erotica in small portions over the course of a week. increased pleasure.
According to Jamie Bell, sex expert and producer of erotic audio platform Bloom Stories , the trend is fueled by TikTok’s “spicy audio” movement, where users on the platform listen to short erotic audio clips while grocery shopping , working out , and commuting. and even at work .
“Listening to edgy content can be a great way to lift your spirits [and] relax, as well as give you ideas and intimacy even during a busy week,” says Bell. In a recent survey conducted by Bloom Stories , 98% of the platform’s users said that listening to audio erotica increased their sense of well-being, and 92% of users found that it was also beneficial for their intimate relationships.
If you’re wondering how to add some porn into your day, here’s what you need to know.
Why You Should Add Watching Porn to Your Day
According to Bell, porn can take many forms, depending on the type of erotic content you prefer. Some people may choose to watch short snippets of porn videos during moments when they might otherwise take a break from browsing social media. Others might listen to a short erotic audio story or excerpts from a raunchy audiobook on the way home from work, or check out OnlyFans during their lunch break (away from their desk, of course) to add some spice.
Bell stresses the importance of watching and listening to ethically produced adult content so you can feel good about what you consume.
Benefits of Dosing Porn
The goal isn’t to orgasm every time you take a dose of porn, Bell says, but to create a sense of anticipation that can lead to an amazing orgasm later when you’re eventually able to release that tension. “The benefits of orgasm are well known: our brains release oxytocin and endorphins, which can reduce stress, improve concentration and help us sleep better,” she says.
Likewise, award-winning erotic film director Erica Lust says watching porn can boost serotonin levels in the same way as listening to your favorite song. “Serotonin helps improve mood, sleep, digestion and, of course, sex drive, so watching short snippets of porn throughout the week can improve your productivity.”
Lust argues that watching porn can also benefit people who don’t know what type of porn they like. By experimenting with different options and formats, listening, reading or watching, you can see what excites you most.
Plus, Bell adds, watching pornography can “just be part of a healthy sex life, [helping you] feel sexually liberated, excited, and excited to try something new with your partner(s). Research has repeatedly linked healthy sex to healthy sex. living with improved cognition and mood.”
So, in addition to experimenting with sex toys and role-playing games , you can include watching porn as part of your sexual repertoire.
How to Fit Watching Porn into Your Daily Routine
First, Bell says, it’s important to find a format you like. “Do you prefer to read, watch or listen to erotic content? Audio can be a great format because it’s subtle and can be easily listened to on the go [through] headphones,” she says. “But experiment and find what you like best.”
Bell also suggests developing a habit. “For example, listening to something edgy on the way home can help you get in the mood for intimacy with your partner when you get home,” she says. “Or you may find that a savory erotic break during lunch energizes you for the day at your desk.”
First of all, watching porn should be fun. “Don’t put yourself under pressure [to the point] that it feels like a chore,” Bell says. “Do what you like and what is right.”
Potential Disadvantages of Dosing Porn
It must be said that following NSFW rules in your workplace is critical. Getting caught will be embarrassing at best, and could cost you your job at worst. This isn’t the relaxing, porn-dosing atmosphere you’re looking for. You also want to be safe when consuming content, Lust advises, which means don’t listen to or watch erotic content if doing so could cause you to become dangerously distracted.
Making pornography a habit may sound like a drug that leads to pornography addiction , but Lust notes that the affliction is better understood as “more a symptom of deeper psychiatric problems or relationship conflicts… rather than [a problem] with pornography consumption itself.” However, she emphasizes, “a healthier way to view pornography is to choose porn that aligns with your values and portrays believable stories. doses.”
As with all things enjoyable, it’s important to consume erotic content in moderation and pay attention to whether your viewing or listening habits are having a negative impact on your well-being or relationships. “If this is the case, seek support from a professional who can help you talk it through,” advises Bell.
Signs that you may be overusing, Lust says, may be that you have difficulty limiting your consumption to those small sessions or in ways and times that make you feel out of control. “My advice is to try to be as mindful of your decisions as you are with the food you consume,” she adds. “As long as we are mindful of the decisions we make when consuming any type of product, [it] reduces the risk of becoming obsessed with or addicted to [it].”