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TL;DR: A 2026 medRxiv preprint found that problematic sexual behaviour was associated with non-suicidal self-injury in a university cohort, with the strongest pattern in women. Key Findings 2,666 people were analyzed: The study included 2,189 university partic…
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TL;DR: A 2026 study in Computers in Human Behavior grouped 1,316 U.S. adults by when they first saw sexually explicit media and when regular viewing began; the highest distress appeared in people who moved into regular viewing early, while late regular engagem…
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TL;DR: A 2025 study in Computers in Human Behavior linked at-risk problematic gaming to weaker basic working memory, while recreational gaming was linked to better target detection on an attention-control task. Key Findings Three gaming groups: Researchers com…
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Sexual sharing paraphilias like cuckolding and troilism have long been taboo yet widespread practices. New clinical research sheds light on the pathological roots of these unconventional behaviors. Key Facts: Study finds traumatic experiences in youth trigger…
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Behavioral addictions like internet, sex, and shopping addictions may not be formally recognized as psychiatric conditions, but research shows that treatments can be effective in reducing problematic symptoms. Key Facts: Psychological, pharmacological, and com…
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