We often hold the misconception that something we do frequently is a habit. Well, let me tell you this: I go to work every day, yet as soon as I go on vacation, it takes me no time to get used to not going to work. Working is not a habit for me; don’t get me wrong, I quite love what I do, and I do it frequently, yet it is not a habit. A habit is something you do automatically, regardless of the frequency. That is a simplistic, catchy phrase to say that habits are processed al

Why you should be playing chess. Back in the 1970s, researchers were trying to understand what made chess prodigies so exceptional. One of the most popular explanations was that great chess players simply had better memories. So in 1973 William Chase and Herbert Simon conducted an experiment. They took people who just knew the basics of chess, people who played sometimes, and professional players (known as Grandmasters). Participants were shown a chess position for just five

Everything works fine, up until it HAS TO work. If this sentence resonates, know you’re not alone. Performance anxiety is one of the most common psychological reasons for Erectile Dysfunction (ED). And, ironically, the more you try, the more difficult it is… In this article, we are going to review how performance anxiety can interfere with having and maintaining erections in a way that feels satisfying. We'll look at some of the common origins of performance anxiety, why it b

One of the most frustrating experiences is taking Viagra, waiting the canonical hour, and realizing that nothing is happening… A crucial concept that is often overlooked is this: Viagra does not cause erections; it facilitates them. Let’s look at how it works, so that it is easier to understand why it doesn’t. What Viagra is. Sildenafil, more commonly known as Viagra, is the best-known medical remedy for Erectile Dysfunction (ED). Typically, it’s taken roughly one hour before

Written by Vincenzo Sabella, MC, M.A. Clin. Psych. Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Porn addiction in the DSM and ICD. As someone who works and has studied mental health for a decade, this question contains so many nuances that it is difficult to give a definite, concrete answer. From a therapeutic standpoint, yes, you can be addicted to porn, and therapy can help you understand and change how it shows up in your life. From a clinical perspective, though, the answer i