I disagree that porn and faking are comparable.

A porn addiction is going to result in the wife being completely shut out of a sex life with her H. In essence, he's having his sex life all by himself.

With faking, both partners are present and accounted for during sex--at least physically.

I agree that both are roadblocks to intimacy but think that the complete unavailability of the man with a porn addiction adds a particularly harmful element to the mix.

NOT that it matters; I agree that 'ranking' is silly.

It's a good analogy nonetheless.

Oh and I understand why, once you started with the faking, you kept it up. But I am unsure why it began in the first place..? If you are HD, and presumably want the orgasms, why cheat yourself?