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15 Research-Packed Articles Illustrating Porn’s Harms

Why Porn Can Be Difficult To Quit

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How Porn Can Negatively Impact Love And Intimacy

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How Porn Can Fuel Sex Trafficking

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How Porn Can Become An Escalating Behavior

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How Porn Can Hurt A Consumer’s Partner

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How The Porn Industry Profits From Nonconsensual Content And Abuse

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How Porn Can Change The Brain

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How Porn Can Harm Consumers’ Sex Lives

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How Porn Can Promote Sexual Violence

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How Porn Can Affect The Brain Like A Drug

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How Porn Can Normalize Sexual Objectification

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Why Today’s Internet Porn Is Unlike Anything The World Has Ever Seen

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How Porn Can Contribute To An Unhealthy Cycle Of Stress

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How Porn Can Impact Mental Health And Fuel Loneliness

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How Porn Can Distort Consumers’ Understanding Of Healthy Sex

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How to Talk About Porn’s Harms Without Sounding Like a Jerk

Kindness has a way of drawing people in and helping them think about and internalize what you’re saying. Fight for real love with real love.

Fight the New DrugAugust 31, 2023

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Watching Porn Taught Me to Focus Only on My Own Sexual Pleasure

Porn is produced for entertainment purposes, not education. Clearly, porn is not a quality tool to learn about mutually satisfying sex.

Fight the New DrugAugust 28, 2023

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Why Are American Adults Having Less Sex?

Over a quarter (26%) of American adults didn’t have sex at all in 2021, according to the latest General Social Survey. But why?

Fight the New DrugAugust 28, 2023

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Over 200 Sex Trafficking Victims Rescued

The FBI's "Operation Cross Country" recently recovered 59 child trafficking victims and identified more than 125 suspects. While the 13-year operation has saved hundreds, the sex trafficking…

Fight the New DrugAugust 22, 2023

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What’s Going On With Porn Age Verification Laws

Louisiana became the first state to pass porn age verification laws in an effort to prevent children from being exposed to harmful content online. Utah followed suit,…

Fight the New DrugJuly 11, 2023

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How You Can Spot, Report, and Prevent Human Trafficking

Education is key to combating trafficking. Join the community of thousands of people who are committed to spotting, reporting, and preventing trafficking by taking the OnWatch™ training…

Fight the New DrugJune 29, 2023

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Andrew Tate Charged With Rape and Human Trafficking in Romania

Controversial influencer Andrew Tate, and three other suspects have been indicted on charges of human trafficking, rape, and forming an organized crime group to sexually exploit women.

Fight the New DrugJune 27, 2023

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8 Ways You Can Support Someone While They Quit Porn

Here are a few tips that can help you support a loved one—friend, family, or significant other—while they choose to stop watching porn.

Fight the New DrugJune 19, 2023

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Let’s Talk About “Ethical Porn”

Many people argue in favor of “ethical porn” that allegedly guarantees performers’ consent, fair pay, and enjoyment. But is ethical porn really exploitation-free?

Fight the New DrugJune 19, 2023

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How the Porn Industry Capitalizes Off of Racism and Racist Stereotypes

How can we expect to be a society that respects all races, while also getting sexual enjoyment from content that specifically plays on the most degrading racist…

Fight the New DrugJune 18, 2023

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4 Ways Objectification is Connected to Sexual Violence

Research shows that people who consume porn frequently are more likely to objectify and dehumanize others.

Fight the New DrugJune 17, 2023

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5 Real Stories of Trafficked Performers in the Porn Industry

Not all performers are in porn by choice—some are forced, tricked, or coerced into performing in explicit videos that are shared online.

Fight the New DrugJune 17, 2023

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Why Consent Can’t Always Be Guaranteed in Porn

True consent can be withdrawn at any moment, yet many performers are required to sign contracts prior to the actual shooting, making it incredibly difficult to revoke…

Fight the New DrugJune 17, 2023

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I Stopped Watching Porn When I Stopped Objectifying Women

" has helped me to see women as people, instead of objects. To see them as beautiful minds, not just as body parts."

Fight the New DrugJune 17, 2023

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10 Public Figures Who Raise Awareness on Porn’s Harms

Most of us don't have as many Instagram followers as these Fighters, but anyone can make a difference when it comes to raising awareness on the harmful…

Fight the New DrugJune 15, 2023

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