Over 100 quick stats and findings from an ever-growing body of research that details the effects of porn for individuals, relationships, and society.
Porn consumption is linked to increased loneliness.
Results of a survey of young adults show that 1 in 4 (24.5%) listed pornography as the most helpful source to learn how to have sex.
Of the approximately 24.9 million trafficking victims globally, an estimated 4.8 million—about 19%—are trafficked for sex, and more than 1 in 5 sex trafficking victims—an estimated 21%—are children, according to the International Labour Office.
Qualitative research with current and former porn performers suggests that sexual exploitation and trafficking are common experiences in the porn industry.
Research shows that those with an interest in extreme or degrading porn are more likely to reenact porn scenes during sex with a partner.
Teenagers viewed education as the best tool to equip them with the skills they needed to navigate unintentional encounters with online pornography safely.
Research suggests that frequent porn consumers are more likely to express an intent to rape.
Research routinely shows that consuming porn is connected to poorer mental health.
Research shows remarkable neurological similarities between substance addiction and compulsive pornography consumption.
According to one survey of nonconsensual pornography victims, 51% reported having suicidal thoughts due to the image-based abuse, and 93% reported experiencing severe emotional distress.
Research suggests that porn can influence women to be more submissive in sexual encounters.
Research shows that women are almost always the targets of violence or aggression in porn —about 97% of the time.
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