Yet the real cost isn’t just hours lost to screens or lingering guilt: it’s the erosion of genuine connection. Porn pushes viewers deeper into their own private worlds, far from the messy yet transformative realm of human vulnerability. By confronting the reasons behind compulsive viewing—anxiety, isolation, unaddressed pain—individuals can reclaim autonomy. When desire shifts from mere indulgence to informed choice, the appeal of endless scrolling fades, replaced by a more authentic and richly textured life beyond the screen.