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Not only is modern pornography a super stimulus, but its ease of access plays a significant role in its effects on behavior. Individuals can engage with these materials without effort or the natural barriers that existed in the past. The analogy to highly palatable processed foods is notable; both pornography and processed snacks facilitate indulgence without requiring much work.
This availability creates a feedback loop whereby the brain cannot effectively learn to distinguish between satiation and the consumption of 'empty calories,' leading to compulsive and excessive behaviors.