"Toward the end of the relationship, when his obsession with porn seemed to be at an all-time high, he got more controlling and sexually assaulted me."
It shouldn’t be societally normalized for any industry or medium to misrepresent, exploit, or fetishize LGBTQ+ folks and their relationships—yet the porn industry certainly does, and unfortunately…
OnlyFans markets itself as a platform for authentic connections between creators and fans, but for many subscribers, that connection is an illusion. Third-party "chatters" often impersonate creators,…
This study found that although most porn consumers believed pornography had predominantly positive effects on their sex life, frequent porn consumption was actually associated with negative sexual…
How can quitting porn improve your sexual health and intimate relationships? Hear from real people whose experiences show how quitting porn can improve sexual health and satisfaction.
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Sextortion uses threats to expose private images for control and coercion. This article explores how sextortion happens, its devastating effects, and what can be done.
Porn is incomparably more accessible and more extreme than anything available before the internet. A couple of ratty old centerfold magazines found in the park are nothing…
As few as 1 in 3 and as many as 9 in 10 porn videos depict sexual violence or aggression. That's especially concerning, considering that research indicates…
Ironically, despite porn’s promise of improving consumers’ sex lives, there is growing evidence that porn consumption is linked to sexual dysfunction and less sexual satisfaction.
Most young people are getting at least some of their education about sex from porn, whether they mean to or not. This is especially concerning, considering how…
Because of neuroplasticity, our brains constantly change in healthy ways that help us learn and complete tasks more efficiently. Yet, supernormal stimuli such as porn can trigger…
Many porn consumers use porn as a self-soothing technique when they’re feeling lonely or depressed, but research suggests that porn may actually fuel mental health issues, rather…
Countless studies consistently show that porn consumers tend to struggle in their relationships. From poorer relationship quality to an increased likelihood of cheating, research suggests that porn…
Research indicates that porn consumers can become desensitized to porn, often needing to consume more porn, more extreme forms of porn, or consume porn more often in…