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Your partner just told you that they struggle with porn, and your world feels like it’s ending. But is it? Here’s a helpful guide for you.
“[Porn can] give an unrealistic view of sex and our bodies, make us self-conscious, and question why our bodies are not developed like what we see online.”
“Tossing and turning for hours at a time became increasingly irritating… I soon discovered watching porn immediately put an end to my sleepless nights.”
Not only are the harmful effects of porn often overlooked, but there are also many misconceptions on the issue, like many people believing that porn is just a “guy thing.”
Although the majority of the porn industry’s consumers are men, one popular porn site reported that 35% of its visitors were women in 2021.
Carmen was first exposed to porn at an early age and was in his late teens when he developed a porn habit. It wasn’t until he was an adult that he felt ashamed of his struggle with porn.
Fight the New Drug’s age-appropriate and engaging live presentation program highlights research from respected academic institutions that demonstrate the significant impacts of porn consumption on individuals, relationships, and society.
A National Survey conducted by Common Sense sheds light on the dangerous realities of teens and online pornography. According to the report, three-quarters of teens say they’ve seen porn by age 17, and the average age of first exposure is just 12 years old.
“I was single and thought it wouldn’t affect me once I was in a relationship or married. Now though…I believe I not only made a smart decision in giving up porn after that, but a life-altering decision, too.”
There’s a lot of information out there about how the porn industry exploits women–but what about men? Here are some ways that porn can degrade, victimize, and exploit men and their insecurities.
The porn industry is not truly focused on celebrating sex; it’s focused on making a profit at the expense of consumers’ sexual health and satisfaction.