Pornography can be in many forms, such as short stories, books, photographs, sculptures, or movies. The main purpose of pornography is to cause sexual arousal. This aroused state is what makes viewing pornography such a common addiction.

Usually people addicted to pornography will prefer either soft core or hard core pornography depending on their preference. It ranges from simply showing someone nude in soft core pornography and showing explicit sexual acts in hard core pornography.

Symptoms that are associated with an addiction to pornography include:

* Spending excessive time watching or reading pornography
* Decrease in social and recreational activities due to time spent watching or reading pornography.
* Feeling irritable or restless when there is a delay obtaining pornography

Constantly spending time watching pornography is a serious problem that can affect the addict's relationships. Therefore, treatment is geared towards behavioral changes. The common treatment methods are:

* Desensitization and education about their addiction
* Behavioral therapy aimed at decreasing the dependence on pornography
* Enrollment in a pornography addiction program