Does porn cause anxiety?
The story
so lately, i've been noticing this weird thing happening to me whenever i watch porn. it's kinda like my heart starts racing and my palms get all sweaty. it's strange because it almost feels like i'm experiencing some sort of anxiety attack. now, i know it might sound a bit odd connecting porn with this kind of reaction, but it's been getting in the way of my daily life. whenever i spend time watching, afterward i'm left feeling unsettled.
it's not that i'm watching all the time or anything out of the ordinary, really. just usual stuff when i have some downtime. but then these physical symptoms occur and suddenly what was supposed to be a relaxing moment becomes something stressful. i've tried looking up info online, but honestly, there's so much conflicting advice and opinions about whether there's any real connection between porn and anxiety.
could it really be just in my head? maybe it's my own expectations creeping in? either way, it's becoming pretty annoying trying to figure if there's an actual link or if it's just me overthinking everything as usual.
i guess talking to someone about it could help, but who do you even ask about this stuff without sounding silly or overly embarrassed?
really hoping someone out here has dealt with something similar or can shed some light on why this might happen. i'd love to find a way to fix it before it interferes more seriously with my everyday routine.