Articles from the team behind boon. — research we read, patterns we see in 10,000+ conversations, and what actually helps people break the loop. Written for people who've been fighting this for years.
A research-backed 7-step plan grounded in variable-ratio extinction and prefrontal-cortex recovery science — not a "delete the app and find a hobby" listicle. Why "just cutting back" fails, and what actually works.
Read article →The 7 symptoms clinicians watch for under ICD-11 6C72, applied to creator platforms and AI companions — and why the hook is structurally different from old-school porn use. Variable-ratio reinforcement, parasocial bonds, anticipation > consumption.
Read article →The 7 symptoms clinicians actually look for under ICD-11 — from loss of control to porn-induced ED — with what 2025 fNIRS imaging shows is happening in your brain after a session.
Read article →Compare the 4 validated screening tools (PPCS-6, PPCS, PPUS, BPS) — what each one measures, who it's built for, and what a high score actually means. Based on the 2026 COSMIN systematic review.
Read article →Reading is fine. The bot is faster.
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