What Is Porn Induced Erectile Dysfunction (PIED)? Porn induced erectile dysfunction (PIED) is a condition where a person finds it difficult to get or maintain an erection during real sexual encounters, even though they have no trouble when masturbating to pornography. In simple terms, the brain becomes so accustomed to porn-based stimulation — which is visually intense, varied, and instantly gratifying — that natural sexual intimacy starts to feel less stimulating. Unlike med