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Study Links Problematic Porn Use to Increased Rumination
9/27/2025
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Story summary
- The Journal of Sex Research reports a two-way link between problematic pornography use and rumination, especially among women.
- The study involved 2,786 adults and measured brooding and reflective rumination.
- Problematic pornography use increases both brooding and reflective rumination and worsens emotional well-being.
- Brooding worsens use; reflective rumination may protect men. Limitations include self-reported data and no causal claims.
