What Pornography Was Originally For — and How the Internet Turned It Into an Addiction Machine
Pornography didn’t always function the way it does today. In fact, for most of human history, porn was rare, contextual, and limited—not endlessly available, algorithmically optimized, or financially dependent on keeping people stuck in a loop of arousal without satisfaction.
Understanding how pornography used to function helps explain why modern porn feels so different—and why so many people now describe their relationship with it as compulsive, numbing, or out of control.
Why the Cold Can Lower Sexual Desire (and What Warmth Has to Do With Arousal)
Sexual desire is influenced by far more than attraction or relationship satisfaction — it’s deeply shaped by the nervous system and the environment. A bedroom that is too cold can subtly shift the body into survival mode, reducing arousal, sensation, and libido by prioritizing temperature regulation over pleasure. When the body feels cold, blood flow, hormonal balance, and nervous-system safety can be disrupted, making it harder for desire to emerge naturally.
This article explores the connection between bedroom temperature, sexual arousal, and emotional regulation, and explains why warmth plays a key role in intimacy. Through a sex-positive, nervous-system–informed lens, we examine how small environmental changes can meaningfully support desire, connection, and sexual well-being.