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

“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 else’ because it ‘gets old.”

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

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?

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

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

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

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. Here are a few things to consider before making the choice.

What Parents Need to Know About AI Deepfakes and Teen Safety Article

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.

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

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

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

“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 as a woman, it is possible to overcome it and it is not hopeless.”

Likes, Lies, and Lost Childhoods Article

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.

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

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.

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

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 hidden costs of selling sexual content online.

The New Face of Exploitation: How AI “Influencer” Schemes Profit From Turning Real Women Into Porn Article

A WIRED investigation reveals how men used real women’s photos to create AI porn influencers while teaching thousands how to profit from it.