# Porn #IssuesFriendsDealWith I don't need to write this but enough of my friends have described issues with it that maybe I should. There definitely is something about using porn that seems to takes away from healthy self and co-lovin. Kinda like eating sugar for energy. It might do some of it but its empty and toxic in ways. Why it is often used... - sleep aid - stress release I think if you need porn to get yourself going, chances are you are too stressed and not giving yourself the care and attention you need in other parts of your life. This isn't to judge or make you feel bad, its just that its kinda always true that other parts of your life would benefit from additional care/attention. ## Suggestions to ween yourself off porn - use audio-based porn - change your routine and timing - Just try yourself ## Misc - that article by david foster wallace