Over 100 quick stats and findings from an ever-growing body of research that details the effects of porn for individuals, relationships, and society.
In one survey of underage sex trafficking victims, 63% said they had been advertised or sold online.
Research shows that “teen” is one of the most consistently popular porn themes, and that this theme is 1) becoming increasingly popular, and 2) includes the portrayal of underage characters.
Reports show that those who sexually abuse children often show their victims porn to groom them or normalize sexual abuse.
If a porn performer is tricked, manipulated, or coerced during the production of porn, that is legally defined as sex trafficking.
LGBTQ+ youth who are rejected because of their sexual orientation or gender identity are particularly vulnerable to potential psychological/emotional manipulation by traffickers or predators who may take advantage of them.
Research suggests that frequent porn consumers are less likely to intervene during a sexual assault.
Pornography is the 2nd-most common form of sex trafficking, according to cases reported to the National Human Trafficking Hotline.
Sex trafficking is a commercial sex act that is brought about by force, fraud, or coercion, or where someone under 18 is involved.
Research suggests that frequent porn consumers are more likely to victim-blame survivors of sexual violence.
Research suggests that frequent porn consumers are more likely to express an intent to rape.
59% of online victim recruitment in active sex trafficking cases in the U.S. occurred on Facebook.
Qualitative research with current and former porn performers suggests that sexual exploitation and trafficking are common experiences in the porn industry.
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