Dopamine and Addiction

High peaks of dopamine can lead to a cycle of addiction, especially when triggered by easily accessible stimuli like pornography. This quick gratification diminishes the brain's ability to derive pleasure from more effortful pursuits, such as courtship and genuine connection. The interplay between dopamine and prolactin further complicates this dynamic, as the latter promotes calmness and pair bonding, which is often absent in the context of solitary consumption of adult content.