{"id":35660,"date":"2023-09-26T00:18:37","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T17:18:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/?p=35660"},"modified":"2023-09-26T00:18:37","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T17:18:37","slug":"eating-disorders-in-men","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/mens-health\/eating-disorders-in-men\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Watching Porn Cause Eating Disorders in Men?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>New study found possible links between problematic porn use and <\/b><b>eating disorders in men<\/b><b>.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Men who watch a lot of porn may have a negative body image and compare themselves to adult performers.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Not all men with eating disorders are extremely thin \u2014 some appear muscular and healthy.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Media and pop culture play a big role in the rise of eating disorders among men.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we think about eating disorders, the stories of female supermodels suffering from anorexia come to mind. But eating disorders in men? Yes, they exist. Approximately <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6785984\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one in four people<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with anorexia or bulimia nervosa is male.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the latest research, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">watching too much porn <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may be related to eating disorders in men.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>New Study on Eating Disorders and Pornography<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Researchers invited over 700 men aged 18 to 68 to take part in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S1740144523000402\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The aim was to uncover possible links between watching pornography and disordered eating in men.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Authors of the study defined problematic porn use as an \u201cuncontrollable pattern of pornography use resulting in significant distress and adverse consequences.\u201d In real life terms, it means that a man watches explicit content in an uncontrollable way, which is causing problems in his life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a summary of the major takeaways from this report:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Men with higher levels of problematic pornography use had more severe symptoms of eating disorders. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These men had lower self-esteem around their appearance as they compared themselves to adult film actors.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Anxiety and depression seem to play an important role in the connection between eating disorders and negative body image. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a man with these mental health concerns had a negative body image, he was also likely to experience more severe eating disorder symptoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>You\u2019re more susceptible if you believe it\u2019s true.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Men who thought that what they saw in explicit videos was a true reflection of people\u2019s sex lives, were more prone to making comparisons and losing their self-esteem in the process.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sexual minority men are even more at risk. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The relationship between anxiety, depression, and disordered eating was more pronounced among sexual minority men. Scientists noticed that gay and bisexual men were under great pressure to look attractive and appear masculine.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Therapy can help. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The study concluded with recommendations for therapists to make connections between poor body image, problematic porn use, anxiety and\/or depression, and eating disorders. For example, helping a man reduce problematic porn use may also help his self-esteem and ease his psychological problems around dieting.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_35662\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35662\" style=\"width: 780px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2.jpeg-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-35662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2.jpeg-3.jpg\" alt=\"man feeling reluctant to eat\" width=\"780\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2.jpeg-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2.jpeg-3-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2.jpeg-3-768x525.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35662\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Male eating disorders are more common than we think<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Eating Disorders in Men<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating disorders are not exclusively a women\u2019s issue, although it\u2019s less common for men to develop them. Psychiatrists describe <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychiatry.org\/patients-families\/eating-disorders\/what-are-eating-disorders\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eating disorders<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as disturbances in eating behaviors linked to feelings of distress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common eating disorders are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Anorexia nervosa. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who suffer from this dangerous condition often starve themselves. Their weight loss can be so extreme that it can lead to death.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bulimia nervosa. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This condition is characterized by episodes of healthy eating followed by strict dieting and periods of binging and purging.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Binge eating disorder.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Like with bulimia, people with this issue have episodes of binge eating but don\u2019t have a habit of purging.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk Factors for Male Eating Disorders<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientists are still trying to understand the causes of eating disorders. Some think there may be a genetic predisposition. Or perhaps it\u2019s the chemicals in the brain that make some people susceptible. While we don\u2019t fully understand this issue yet, we know the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6560809\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">risk factors for eating disorders in males<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Body dissatisfaction.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Men who obsessively strive towards the ideal masculine look are more likely to show problematic eating behaviors. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/08964289.2015.1122570\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men with muscle dysmorphia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are at a higher risk of eating disorders. They are extremely worried that their bodies are not lean and muscular enough.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Social and cultural influences.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We live in an image-obsessed world. Whether you\u2019re a man or a woman, you\u2019re constantly bombarded by certain beauty standards. Eating disorders in men <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7867380\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may begin in the teenage years<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when boys want to look like their idols \u2014 famous athletes or action film stars.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mental health issues.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If a man is already suffering from depression, anxiety, or obsessive compulsive disorder, he may be at a higher risk of developing an eating disorder. Substance abuse may, on the other hand, accompany an eating-related condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_35663\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35663\" style=\"width: 780px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3.jpeg-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-35663\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3.jpeg-3.jpg\" alt=\"fit man working out\" width=\"780\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3.jpeg-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3.jpeg-3-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3.jpeg-3-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35663\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Men with eating disorders want to achieve perfect appearance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating Disorder Symptoms in Men<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The big challenge with recognizing and treating male eating disorders is the conviction that it&#8217;s a women-only problem. Lots of men don&#8217;t seek professional help because they don&#8217;t realize they may have anorexia or bulimia. And people with these conditions aren&#8217;t always extremely thin and pale, so they are not so easy to recognize.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the red flags indicating that you, your partner, or someone you know may be dealing with an eating disorder:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Preoccupation with food. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who show problematic eating behaviors are often preoccupied with food. They count their calories and macros and pay attention to food labels. While you may briefly check how much sugar is in a yogurt cup, a person with an eating disorder might spend an hour in one supermarket aisle, analyzing food composition in detail.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Extreme dieting.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> People with anorexia nervosa may avoid eating altogether and tell you that they practice intermittent fasting. Some of them will be very or extremely underweight. At the same time they may have body dysmorphia and see themselves as fat when looking in the mirror.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hyperfocus on athletic appearance.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Women with eating disorders tend to focus on achieving a slim figure. For men, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3479631\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the ideal look<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is more like a Marvel superhero \u2014 zero fat and all muscle. Spending many hours a day in the gym may be an indication that a man has an eating disorder. Exercising to the point of exhaustion could be a form of purging, typical of bulimia nervosa.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Negative self-talk. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with eating disorders often say that they hate their bodies. Their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4050471\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">internal self-talk may contribute<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the severity of their symptoms. Do some of these thoughts sound familiar?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m pathetic. I need to have more self-control.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I ate too much today. I\u2019m so disappointed with myself.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why can\u2019t I be like that guy?<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If thoughts like these are combined with problematic eating or dieting patterns, consider finding professional help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Dealing With Problematic Porn Use<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you watch a lot of porn and do it often, does it mean you&#8217;re addicted? Not necessarily. Problematic porn use is more about the impact of pornography on your life and well-being.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Much Porn Is Too Much?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/15546128.2020.1831676\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tells us that more than 80 percent of men have consumed pornographic materials at some point in their life. Younger men do it more often than older ones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no recommended frequency for using porn. What matters is that you feel like it\u2019s an enhancement to your sex life and relationship.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If watching porn has a negative impact on your emotions, studies, or work, it\u2019s time to take a good look at your habits and speak to a professional. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/current-health-news\/what-is-a-sex-therapist-and-what-do-they-do\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sex therapy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you understand and modify your porn consumption habits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can Porn Be Good For You?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you like to watch an adult film from time to time, rest assured \u2013 it\u2019s not all bad. Actually, pornography, if used in moderation, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/current-health-news\/the-surprising-positive-effects-of-watching-pornography\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may have a positive impact on your sex life<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can help you feel more comfortable about your sexuality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may inspire you to try new things with your partner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For long-term couples, it adds a bit of spice to their bedroom routine.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_35664\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35664\" style=\"width: 780px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/4.jpeg-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-35664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/4.jpeg-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/4.jpeg-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/4.jpeg-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/4.jpeg-3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35664\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Moderate porn consumption can help you spice things up in bed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Don\u2019t Underestimate Male Eating Disorders<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating disorders in men are still a taboo. Add to that problematic porn use, and you get a recipe for shame and fear. It\u2019s not easy to reach out for help with such an intimate problem, but working with a mental health professional can literally save your life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doctors and therapists are obliged to maintain patient confidentiality, so once you gather the courage to make an appointment with a professional, you\u2019ll be on your way towards recovery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>eDrugstore \u2014 Your Trusted Source of Health Information<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our understanding of psychology and health is constantly changing. New discoveries are made, and new treatments become available. Stay up to date with our expert blog, and if erectile dysfunction is complicating your love life, check out the full range of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/erectile-dysfunction\/?__mscta=2392_97617_11487\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">erectile dysfunction<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> medications we carry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to a recent study, there may be a link between problematic porn use and eating disorders in men. 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