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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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Sex Trafficking and the World Cup—And Why the Problem Doesn’t End When the Games Do

Millions will gather for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, prompting renewed concerns about sex trafficking. Here's what the research says about major sporting events, why trafficking is…

Fight the New DrugJuly 2, 2026

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Are There Videos of Trafficking Victims on Mainstream Porn Sites?

If someone is forced, manipulated into, or threatened into performing any sex act in exchange for money, safety, or to evade punishment, this is trafficking. And it…

Fight the New DrugJuly 1, 2026

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Why Do Some People Fight Against Sex Trafficking and Also Support Porn?

What if the connection between porn and sex trafficking is bigger than most people realize? Here's what the research, survivor stories, and trafficking data reveal.

Fight the New DrugJune 23, 2026

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What 5.4 Million Porn Titles Reveal About Racial Stereotypes

A new study analyzing porn titles found widespread racial stereotyping, fetishization, and harmful portrayals of race, culture, and religion. Here's why researchers say porn may reinforce these…

Fight the New DrugJune 19, 2026

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FBI Warning: Sextortion Scams Targeting Teens Are Rising

The FBI recently warned parents about rising sextortion scams targeting kids and teens. Learn the tactics predators use, the latest statistics, and how to protect young people…

Fight the New DrugJune 17, 2026

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My Partner’s Porn Habit Lowered My Confidence and Self-Esteem

"He makes zero attempts to initiate sex and even calls it a 'chore,' saying that he gets to 'enjoy himself instead of having to focus on satisfying someone…

Fight the New DrugJune 12, 2026

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By the Numbers: Is the Porn Industry Connected to Sex Trafficking?

We’re not claiming all porn ignores consent. But according to the research some of the porn you're watching may be sex trafficking, can you tell the difference?

Fight the New DrugJune 11, 2026

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How the Bellevue OnlyFans Mansion Bust Reveals Why “Creator-First” Doesn’t Mean Exploitation-Free

The Bellevue OnlyFans trafficking case reveals why no platform can guarantee the content you're viewing is free from exploitation.

Fight the New DrugJune 11, 2026

3 Reasons Not To Rule Out Dating Someone Who Has Struggled With Porn

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3 Reasons Not To Rule Out Dating Someone Who Has Struggled With Porn

Unsure if your should date someone who struggled with porn? At Fight the New Drug, we believe fighting against shame is part of the fight against porn.…

Fight the New DrugJune 10, 2026

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What Parents Need to Know About AI Deepfakes and Teen Safety

A single photo can be turned into a fake nude in seconds. Discover the growing deepfake crisis affecting teens and how parents can protect their kids.

Fight the New DrugJune 4, 2026

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The Porn Industry Doesn’t Just Sell Sex, It Sells Violent Abuse of Women

As our collective society aims to fight against women’s victimization, it also defends an industry that victimizes women on an unimaginable scale.

Fight the New DrugJune 3, 2026

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Why the Shame of Being a Woman With a Porn Struggle Kept Me Spiraling

"Have I overcome it yet? No. Does it still feel hopeless sometimes? Yes. But I am here to tell you that if you struggle with porn, especially…

Fight the New DrugMay 29, 2026

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Likes, Lies, and Lost Childhoods

What happens when childhood is exchanged for clicks? A disturbing investigation uncovers how social media fame can open the door to grooming, exploitation, and abuse.

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Think Watching Porn Can’t Change Your Brain? Think Again.

Porn can physically change the brain by rewiring neural pathways .But the good news? The brain’s ability to rewire itself works both ways—recovery is possible.

Fight the New DrugMay 22, 2026

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The “OnlyFans Era” and What Pop Culture Gets Wrong About Selling Sexual Content Online

Euphoria and other hit shows are making OnlyFans culture look normal, even empowering. But behind the glamorized storylines is a darker reality about exploitation, objectification, and the…

Fight the New DrugMay 21, 2026

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