30 days without porn: can it improve your sex life?
NCT ID NCT07618104
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study asks 100 adult men to stop watching pornography for 30 days and tracks changes in nighttime erections, sexual function, and mood using a wearable device and surveys. Participants first observe their normal habits for a short period, then compare results during abstinence. The goal is to understand how pornography use affects individual sexual health.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adult men who are interested in evaluating how a 30-day period of pornography abstinence may affect their sexual health, nocturnal erections, and overall well-being. Participants are self-selected volunteers who report current or recent pornography use, are able to attempt abstinence for the duration of the study, and are willing to use a non-invasive wearable device to collect nocturnal penile tumescence data and complete electronic questionnaires. The study population reflects a real-world, consumer-based sample rather than a clinically diagnosed population.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult males of legal age of consent * Willingness to attempt pornography abstinence * Ability to use a wearable device during sleep * Ability to complete electronic surveys * Willingness to purchase the study device Exclusion Criteria: * Have a history of significant sexual dysfunction requiring active medical treatment * Have current or uncontrolled mental health disorders * Have a history of addictive behaviors that may be exacerbated by abstinence * Are undergoing hormonal therapy or treatment affecting sexual function * Are experiencing unstable interpersonal or relationship stressors * Have significant concerns about privacy related to sexual health data * Have cultural or religious considerations that could cause distress
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Locations
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Efforia
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10003, United States