Misconceptions about porn/sex addiction (part 2) 2. Pornography addiction does not harm your spouse Truth : Secret pornography use from a romantic partner or spouse can be considered betrayal to them. If the partner of the addict learns of this through catching their partner or disclosure for example, it can have an effect similar to PTSD. Brain scans have tested the brain activity of partners of porn addicts after discovery of the addiction and it was similar to those with PTSD.