No Porn November:
Every November, we ask Fighters like you to consider giving up porn for 30 days and to #RepTheMovement. We live in a world where we’re told that watching porn is normal, that it’s no big deal, that it’s harmless. But we’ve done decades of research proving that’s just not true – porn is anything but harmless entertainment.
This November, we’ve compiled some research about the harms of porn along with a challenge. Can you give up porn for 30 days?
The 30-Day Challenge
Every No Porn November, we ask Fighters to try and quit porn for 30 days. We know it might seem difficult, overwhelming, or even impossible, but we promise you can win this fight.
As you participate in No Porn November and #RepTheMovement, we have some tips for Fighters who might be struggling with porn.
Talk to Someone You Trust:
We understand how difficult it is to talk about porn. But that doesn’t mean it has to be. Over here at FTND, we want to make it as easy as possible to talk about porn so that we can fight it. But if you want to talk about your porn problem and you’re just not sure what to do, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve included a conversation blueprint to make it easier to talk to a spouse, a parent, or a friend.
Replace Porn with Physical Activity:
Take a walk outside, go to the gym, call a friend for a run – these are all ways that could help you in your fight with porn.
Create a Reminder:
Put a reminder on your phone to help reinforce your determination to quit! Keep track of how many days you’ve made without watching porn and celebrate your accomplishments.
Finally, stand strong in your conviction to quit porn by making sure to #RepTheMovement.
#RepTheMovement
You might not have heard of #RepTheMovement before and that’s okay. On November 22, we ask Fighters around the globe to take a stand against porn, its normalization, and sexual exploitation. That means every time you like, share, and support Fight the New Drug, you’re spreading awareness about the harms of porn.
Fight the New Drug is committed to talking about the harms of porn while being non-legislative and non-religious. We want to help people make an informed decision about watching porn through data, science, and real stories from real people.
The Porn Problem
Unfortunately, our society tells us it’s normal to watch porn and that it’s harmless entertainment. But that’s just not what the research shows.
Porn affects the brain. Because our brains are full of neurons that create new pathways depending on what we watch, those pathways are continually being rewired. Pornography then becomes an addiction where “progressively higher levels of stimulation for satisfaction” must be sought out.https://journal.media-culture.org.au/index.php/mcjournal/article/view/773Copy
Porn affects the heart. Our society teaches us that it’s okay for our partners to watch porn, even when we don’t feel that way. We’ve been told that relationships don’t suffer when one or both partners watch porn. The research shows that’s just the opposite. Studies have shown that porn consumers tend to have lower relationship satisfaction and quality.Wright, P. J., Tokunaga, R. S., Kraus, A., & Klann, E. (2017). Pornography consumption and satisfaction: A meta-analysis. Human Communication Research, 43(3), 315-343. doi:https://doi.org/10.1111/hcre.12108Copy Perry S. L. (2020). Pornography and Relationship Quality: Establishing the Dominant Pattern by Examining Pornography Use and 31 Measures of Relationship Quality in 30 National Surveys. Archives of sexual behavior, 49(4), 1199–1213. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-019-01616-7Copy Perry, S. (2017). Does Viewing Pornography Reduce Marital Quality Over Time? Evidence From Longitudinal Data. Archives Of Sexual Behavior, 46(2), 549-559. Doi: 10.1007/S10508-016-0770-YCopy
Porn affects the world. Not only does porn increase the normalization of violence, but the link between porn and sexual exploitation also should not be understated.Foubert, J. D., & Bridges, A. J. (2017). What Is the Attraction? Pornography Use Motives in Relation to Bystander Intervention. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 32(20), 3071–3089. https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260515596538Copy Wright, P. J., & Tokunaga, R. S. (2016). Men’s Objectifying Media Consumption, Objectification of Women, and Attitudes Supportive of Violence Against Women. Archives of sexual behavior, 45(4), 955–964. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-015-0644-8Copy In fact, child sexual exploitation material is only growing.
So what research about porn actually shows is that porn hurts people, relationships, and your brain. Since ‘09, we’ve been trying to educate people about how band porn can be. And on #RepTheMovement day, we’re asking you to show you stand with us and our goal to educate about pornography and its dangers.
Our Resources
We’ve done years of research, heard countless interviews and personal stories about the harmful effects of porn. And we have hundreds of blog posts just like this one telling people around the world about those harmful effects. But that’s not all – we’ve put together educational resources to help you spread the word about porn.
We want to make FTND accessible to everyone, that’s why we have an ongoing translation project. We’re helping to stop the demand for porn by translating select content into different languages; so far, we’ve been able to translate material into five different languages.
Of course, our article database has over 1,300 posts and social media campaigns so that you can easily share content and get the word out about what FTND is trying to do.
Our Brain, Heart, World screening week is November 11-November 16. What’s more, if you stream any episode of our documentary this week, you’ll receive a free 30-day public license so that you can host your own watch party.
Fortify—Our affiliates at Fortify have an amazing recovery platform dedicated to helping individuals around the world fight pornography addictions. This year, you can get 50% off an annual or monthly subscription for your first year with code NPN2K24.
Relay-Relay offers another great tool to help you fully recover from pornography with a digitally based support group. This month, get $50 OFF with code FIGHT50.
Even with all these resources, we still need your help.
Let the World Know
Chances are that Fighters like you heard about what we’re doing from other Fighters who were there to #RepTheMovement. And that’s why we need you this November.
When you wear our merch, share our content, read our articles, or donate – you’re helping achieve our mission. You’re becoming part of a global movement of Fighters who want to educate and inform the world about the harms of porn. Every T-shirt or keychain that you buy actively helps to stop the demand.
But you’re not just stopping the demand; you’re helping to spread a movement that we started. Your participation in #RepTheMovement helps to keep our mission going.
Thank you
Finally, this month, we want to take a moment to thank you! Without Fighters like you, we wouldn’t be where we are today. So this month, we want to encourage and ask you to #RepTheMovement! Keep fighting!