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Wondering which one is worse for your brain, 6h of video games vs 6h of fapping to porn?

Or perhaps you are wondering if you can play video games during a porn reboot?

Or how much video games you can play when trying to unhook from porn?

Well, these are all questions that will be answered today.

Let's jump in and take a look...

How much Video Games Can I Play During Porn Addiction Recovery?

Scandinavian Bob here, hi.

So which is worse, having a 6 hour video game session vs a 6 hour fapping to porn session, and especially if you do the repeatedly?

Well, just for fun I had ChatGPT to go through 6 serious studies on both video games and porn use and I then had it to make a table comparing the two head to head. 

And we are going to go through it now…

Okay, so as you can see, video games are nowhere near as bad as online porn, almost not in the same universe. 

But,  I have to be honest with you guys—this time, I didn’t personally go through all the studies and sources the AI robot used when creating this table, but having spent 13 years in the porn addiction community, I can say with confidence that this table looks pretty accurate to me.

**Watch video for the AI verdict**

Ok, so what do I personally think about this?

Well, I think it’s pretty accurate. And it also reinforces my response I use to give when guys ask me about how much video games they can play…

In my emails I have always answered that I personally would try to keep it under 2 to max 3 hours per day, because even though it can have positive effects like for example increased problem solving skills, it is still pretty stimulating for your brain. 

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I would personally set 2-3 hours of video games per day as a  max limit...

But if you stay under 2-3 hours per day I think you’re pretty safe, and perhaps occasionally maybe 4 hours, but that is already starting to be pretty much stimulation for your brain to handle. 

I would definitely not make it a 6 hour habit and you already saw what chatGPT said about that amount, that it’s fully possible that 6 hours a day leads to at least some dopamine desensitization, due to all that stimulation.

2 hours for social media - According to some neuro scientists...

I have heard the famous neuroscientist professor Andrew Huberman recommended a 2 hour limit for social media use, you know, the aimless scrolling you do on Twitter and Facebook for example, and while that’s not the same as playing video games, it is still a bit related because of the constant small dopamine hits you get from both of them.

So there again it reinforces the advice I used to give that, by all means, go ahead and enjoy your video games but if you’re rebooting and trying to unhook from porn, your brain might be a bit more vulnerable and in that case I think it’s all the more reason for you to to keep it under 2-3 hours per day.

Do not play sex games if you're trying to unhook from porn...

And remember, if you're rebooting, when it comes to video games do not play sex games or even regular games with heavy sexual content. During your reboot, you want to keep those artificial sexual scenes out of your mind.

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Speaking of rebooting, if you’re curious how long your reboot might take based on your history and circumstances, check out my free PMO recovery-time estimator by clicking on the image above.

Thanks for reading,

-Scandinavian Bob

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Some links that were used for the making of the table...

References Supporting the Impact of Fapping to Adult Sites on Dopamine and Brain Function

1. Impact of Pornography on the Brain:
• Study Title: "Neural Correlates of Sexual Cue Reactivity in Individuals with Compulsive Sexual Behavior"
• Authors: Voon, V., et al. (2014)
• Link: Neural Correlates of Sexual Cue Reactivity in Individuals with Compulsive Sexual Behavior
• Summary: This study discusses how compulsive sexual behaviors (including pornography consumption) activate brain regions associated with reward and addiction, leading to desensitization and reinforcement of compulsive behaviors.
2. Pornography Addiction and Dopamine:
• Study Title: "The Effects of Pornography on the Brain: A Review of the Literature"
• Authors: Grubbs, J. B., et al. (2019)
• Link: The Effects of Pornography on the Brain: A Review of the Literature
• Summary: This review highlights how frequent pornography use leads to significant dopamine dysregulation and how it can result in decreased sensitivity to natural rewards.
3. Dopamine and Pornography Addiction:
• Study Title: "Dopamine Dysregulation Syndrome in Hypersexuality"
• Authors: Black, D. W., et al. (2014)
• Link: Dopamine Dysregulation Syndrome in Hypersexuality
• Summary: Discusses how pornography addiction can lead to changes in dopamine regulation, much like other behavioral addictions, with severe impacts on self-regulation and reward processing.

References Supporting the Impact of Video Games on Dopamine and Cognitive Function

1. Video Games and Cognitive Skills:
• Study Title: "Action Video Game Modifies Visual Selective Attention"
• Authors: Green, C. S., & Bavelier, D. (2003)
• Link: Action Video Game Modifies Visual Selective Attention
• Summary: This study highlights how action video games improve attention and visual processing, suggesting that strategic games can enhance cognitive skills and problem-solving.
2. The Cognitive Benefits of Video Games:
• Study Title: "Video Game Training Enhances Cognitive Functioning and Increases the Efficiency of the Dopaminergic System in Older Adults"
• Authors: Anguera, J. A., et al. (2013)
• Link: Video Game Training Enhances Cognitive Functioning
• Summary: This study demonstrates how video game training can improve cognitive functioning and promote efficiency in the dopaminergic system, particularly in older adults.
3. Social and Psychological Effects of Video Games:
• Study Title: "The Impact of Video Game Play on Human Socialization"
• Authors: Ferguson, C. J. (2015)
• Link: The Impact of Video Game Play on Human Socialization
• Summary: This research points out the potential positive effects of video games on social bonding and teamwork, particularly in multiplayer contexts.
4. Escapism and Addiction in Video Games:
• Study Title: "Video Game Addiction and Mental Health: A Study of the Relationship Between Video Game Use and Depression, Social Anxiety, and Life Satisfaction"
• Authors: Kuss, D. J., & Griffiths, M. D. (2012)
• Link: Video Game Addiction and Mental Health
• Summary: This study explores how video game addiction can lead to negative mental health outcomes, including depression and social anxiety, highlighting the importance of moderation.

General References on Dopamine System and Reward Processing

1. Dopamine and Reward Pathways:
• Study Title: "Dopamine, Reward, and Addiction"
• Authors: Wise, R. A. (2004)
• Link: Dopamine, Reward, and Addiction
• Summary: This paper provides an in-depth review of how dopamine functions in the brain’s reward pathways and how addiction affects this system, leading to impaired motivation and learning.
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24592642/
• https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332967457_The_Effects_of_Pornography_on_the_Brain_A_Review_of_the_Literature
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24059392/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12663101/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23848176/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22719779/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15284997/