Pornography: When Fantasy Becomes an Attachment Substitute
What happens when pornography becomes more than sexual stimulation — when it begins to function as a substitute for emotional connection?In this episode, we explore pornography through the lens of attachment, particularly how people with avoidant attachment can sometimes turn toward fantasy and pornography to soothe loneliness, regulate difficult emotions, and avoid the vulnerability of real intimacy.For some people, pornography may become a way of meeting attachment needs without having to risk rejection, dependence or emotional exposure. But what happens when that coping strategy begins to…
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