So what? Well, over the past decade, research has linked pornography to sexual dysfunction, i.e., problems with arousal, attraction, and performance. Some studies suggest that frequent use of Internet pornography may dull the reward response in the brain. Similar to narcotics , the more porn you watch, the more you want to watch it, and the more you need to watch to satisfy yourself.

Compulsive pornography use is not technically classified as an addiction, yet studies within the past decade found that porn can trigger addictive behaviors. If youre not satisfied with one or two or seven sessions daily or you watch porn where you shouldnt (at the office, in the car), you may want to rethink your habit.

Pornhub estimates that its highest traffic occurs between 10:00 P.M. and midnight, with peak activity on Sunday nights. Friday sees some of the fewest visitors of the week, which may suggest that social situations limit opportunities for porn use.

Other flares: Do you turn to porn when youre under stress? When youre bummed out or anxious? Lonely? Pissed off at your partner? If so, then you might use it to self-medicate, which is especially unhealthy, says William M. Struthers, Ph.D., a professor of psychology at Wheaton College and author of Wired for Intimacy: How Pornography Hijacks the Male Brain.

Its not just about stopping viewing pornography, says Struthers. Its about figuring out why you were viewing the pornography and replacing it with something thats healthier. "If youre stressed and regularly fire up a few videos as relief, then taking away porn is only going to make you more stressed. Determine whats upsetting you, and deal with that directly at the gym, through meditation, or with a therapist.

Replace your Internet connection with real connection, too. Shut off your phone (67 percent of Pornhub users watch on their smartphone) during those high-usage times and/or make plans with people. You can also safeguard your devices with an app like FamiSafe that blocks pornographic content. Let a very trusted friend set the password.

Then its time to see a sex-addiction counselor. Check with your insurer to find specific providers. You can also visit locator.apa.org to search for and filter qualified therapists by specialty and location.