The Surprising Way Porn Really Affects You, Explained by a Urologist

Rena Malik, M.D. May 16, 2025
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I’m Dr. Rena Malik, a Urologist & Pelvic Surgeon. On my channel I post weekly videos with education about urologic, sexual, bladder health and more! Newport Beach, CA & Beverly Hills, CA Telemedicine available for people located in the following states: CA, FL, IL, MD, NY, NJ, TX & VA Appointments: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments

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Dr. Rena Malik, urologist and pelvic surgeon, examines the complex realities of pornography use, exploring scientific evidence on its potential benefits and risks for individuals and couples. She discusses motivations behind porn consumption, its effects on brain chemistry, sexual health, and relationships, as well as the impacts of moral beliefs, shame, and problematic use. Dr. Malik offers practical guidance for developing a healthy relationship with pornography, communication strategies for couples, and when to seek professional help—all with the aim of empowering listeners to make informed choices about their sexual wellness. Thanks for watching!! Sign up for my newsletter FREE: https://renamalikmd.beehiiv.com Download my top 10 guide to maximizing pleasure - Better Sex,Better Life: https://renamalikmd.com/morepleasure Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: https://renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0038038516629909 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40429-021-00378-4 https://akjournals.com/view/journals/2006/8/1/article-p88.xml https://www.publish.csiro.au/SH/SH21220 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00224499.2018.1427204 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00224499.2023.2174248 https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.661347/full https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11930-014-0016-8 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40429-022-00447-2 https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2020-55282-001.html https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00224499.2021.1893261?journalCode=hjsr20 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/0092623X.2021.1885532 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-016-0783-6 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27318185/ https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23268743.2023.2267593 https://utppublishing.com/doi/abs/10.3138/cjhs.243-A4 https://youtu.be/ZYhZMsvBWSU?si=DeggmGuiRRcRZDOe https://youtu.be/cEqe5dHuQYE?si=NIU5RKM1SBvxSo1r https://youtu.be/cEqe5dHuQYE?si=NIU5RKM1SBvxSo1r https://www.aasect.org ▶️Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:28 Motivations for Porn Use 03:13 Brain Response to Pornography 04:54 Benefits of Pornography 07:00 Research Findings on Satisfaction 07:53 Potential Risks and Challenges 10:14 Impact on Children and Adolescents 11:12 Pornography in Relationships 12:19 Moral Incongruence and Distress 13:39 Problematic Use and Control 15:06 Strategies for Healthy Use Watch the video till the end and let me know your thoughts in the comments. If you like this video, please SUBSCRIBE and don’t forget to press the bell 🔔, like, comment and share. Stay safe and Love all. 😍 Rena Malik, MD is a urologist and pelvic surgeon on youtube to educate people about all things urology including erectile dysfunction, how to increase testosterone, problems with sex, premature ejaculation, urinary leakage, or incontinence, overactive bladder, urinary tract infections, prostate issues and more. ▶️Check out my Amazon storefront (affiliate links included): https://www.amazon.com/shop/renamalikm.d. ▶️Coupons & Discount codes (affiliate links included): http://www.renamalikmd.com/linktree -------------- ▶️Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@UCV66hp0qxx2Xq273N0bo7uQ ▶️Visit my website: http://www.renamalikmd.com ▶️Listen to the podcast: https://podcast.renamalikmd.com --------------- ▶️Follow Me On: • Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD • Twitter: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/renamalikmd • Tikok: https://tiktok.com/@UCV66hp0qxx2Xq273N0bo7uQ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd --------------- ▶️Sign up for my e-mail list and get more content from me: https://renamalikmd.beehiiv.com/subscribe ▶️Get your FREE OAB Guide: https://renamalikmd.com/oab-guide-2/ --------------- ▶️Check out these playlists: • Penis Problems?! Erectile Dysfunction, Premature Ejaculation & More: https://bit.ly/3wwivzS • Overactive Bladder Treatment: https://bit.ly/3hMzBoP • How to Increase Testosterone: https://bit.ly/2T9QJKV • Women’s Sexual Health: https://tinyurl.com/4ykxuupc -------------- ▶️DISCLAIMER: This video is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this video 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 the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death. --------------