Moment: Are You Addicted to Masturbation? Ft Dr. Eric Sprankle
02/12/25 • 16 min
In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Rena Malik, MD and Dr. Eric Sprankle delve into the sociocultural and psychological factors surrounding masturbation and pornography use. They address common misconceptions, the impact of religious and ideological values, and the role of pornography in shaping attitudes towards sex and relationships. Dr. Sprankle sheds light on the scientific perspective of porn’s effects, debunking myths about its inherent dangers and highlighting the importance of context and individual differences.
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▶️Chapters:
00:00 Masturbation Addiction
02:21 Perception and Treatment
06:13 Masturbation and Pornography
09:30 Misogyny and Pornography
13:01 Deviant pornography
Stay connected with Dr. Sprankle on social media for daily insights and updates. Don’t miss out—follow him now and check out these links!
DIY: The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation
https://www.amazon.com/DIY-Wonderfully-History-Science-Masturbation/dp/1454948795 (direct link for book)
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In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Rena Malik, MD and Dr. Eric Sprankle delve into the sociocultural and psychological factors surrounding masturbation and pornography use. They address common misconceptions, the impact of religious and ideological values, and the role of pornography in shaping attitudes towards sex and relationships. Dr. Sprankle sheds light on the scientific perspective of porn’s effects, debunking myths about its inherent dangers and highlighting the importance of context and individual differences.
Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com
Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments
▶️Chapters:
00:00 Masturbation Addiction
02:21 Perception and Treatment
06:13 Masturbation and Pornography
09:30 Misogyny and Pornography
13:01 Deviant pornography
Stay connected with Dr. Sprankle on social media for daily insights and updates. Don’t miss out—follow him now and check out these links!
DIY: The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation
https://www.amazon.com/DIY-Wonderfully-History-Science-Masturbation/dp/1454948795 (direct link for book)
Website: www.drsprankle.com
Instagram (@drsprankle): www.instagram.com/drsprankle
Twitter (@DrSprankle): www.twitter.com/drsprankle
Let's Connect!:
WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD
INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD
TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik
PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/
TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.
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00:27:37: Problematic Porn Use vs. Porn Addiction
00:33:01 Quitting Porn
00:43:04 What Happens in the Brain During Orgasm?
00:52:03 Semen Retention
01:02:06: Effect of Porn to the Pair Bond of a Person
01:05:38 Multiple Orgasms
01:13:45 Sex Tech
01:22:16 Sex Robots
01:37:44 What Dr. Prause is Working on Right Now
01:50:07 Something in your Life that You Wish you Knew Earlier
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X - https://x.com/NicoleRPrause
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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nprause/
ResearchGate - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nicole-Prause
https://bsky.app/profile/nicolerprause.bsky.social
[www.liberoscenter.com]
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.
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