I suppose I could have titled this, "Why Everybody Should Get Off TikTok" but in this context it's particularly applicable to men.
And it's especially true if you're trying to quit porn.
By the way, none of this even touches on the massive data and privacy concerns surrounding this app.
But I digress.
While there's certainly some pornographic or near-pornographic content on TikTok, that's not even the biggest problem. Most social media platforms have at least a small contingent of pornographic material, some more than others.
But I would argue the bigger problem with TikTok is what it does to our brains, namely, the following:
- Destroys our attention span
- Overstimulates dopamine receptors and the reward system
- Keeps us looking for the "next thing"
- Wastes a massive amount of time
Sound familiar?
This is exactly what happens and how our brains function when we use pornography. TikTok ripens your mind for porn use and wreaks havoc on your mental health, because it mimics the same thing we experience with pornography, which is the "next best thing is just around the corner" thought process.
Think of the last time you used porn.
Your impulse was to search for it, and not necessarily dwell on any one video or image. It was the searching that created the most anticipation and excitement.
Even if you found a video you liked, what about the next one? Or the one after that?
What am I missing out on?
This is the same loop we get stuck in with TikTok, which is why most people struggle to turn it off.
So guys, even if you don't struggle with pornography, but especially if you do, stay the hell away from TikTok. If nothing else, consider the amount of time you're wasting on things that do nothing for you. Those videos are, at best, entertaining and funny. At worst, they're directly pornographic or can be very effective porn triggers.
The benefit is non-existent.
So, men, don't waste your time and don't re-wire your brain to be weak and distracted.
As a man, you can't afford this. Wasting time is not an option, being distracted is not an option, therefore being a mindless sheep on TikTok is also not an option.
Be like Adonis. Resist the slave mind.
Need help stopping? Here are the best porn blocking services for 2023.
Covenant Eyes Software and NordLayer DNS Filtering: Covenant Eyes provides accountability software that covers URLs and images, as well as blocking options, and lots of resources for helping you quit porn.
NordLayer allows you to implement network-wide filtering, and is a much more comprehensive blocking option, with added security measures and more extensive configuration options. It's effective for both homes and businesses.
