Pornography Abstinence and Nocturnal Erections in Adult Men

Conditions

• Erection; Incomplete

Eligibility Criteria

Sex

MALE

Age

18 Years - N/A

Healthy Volunteers

Accepted

Interventions

• Pornography Abstinence — BEHAVIORAL
  Participants will attempt to abstain from all pornography use for 30 consecutive days. Any deviations from abstinence are self-reported and logged for contextual analysis.

Study Details

The effects of pornography use on male sexual health remain uncertain, with mixed findings across existing literature and substantial variability at the individual level. This observational study is designed to help participants evaluate how a 30-day period of pornography abstinence affects their own sexual health and well-being, with a specific focus on nocturnal penile tumescence as a physiological biomarker. Participants will complete a short baseline observation period during which they maintain their usual pornography consumption patterns, followed by a 30-day abstinence period. Objective nocturnal erection data will be collected using a connected wearable device, alongside validated self-report questionnaires assessing erectile function, sexual desire, mood, energy, and emotional well-being. Participants serve as their own control, allowing for within-person comparisons of outcomes before and during the abstinence period.

Key Dates

Start date

Sep 22, 2025

Status verified

May 2026

Primary completion

Sep 22, 2026

Completion

Sep 22, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment

100 participants (estimated)

Arms

• Arm: Single Arm longitudinal where participants act as their own control
  Single Arm longitudinal where participants act as their own control

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in Nocturnal Penile Tumescence [ Time Frame: Baseline Day to Day 38 ]

Central Contacts

• Matthew Amsden
  (646) 679-2479
  [email protected]

Locations (1)

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