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If performer consent is the only means by which they measure the harmfulness of their content, it’s an incredibly low bar to set. Here’s why.
For the last four decades, 22 has been the average age of female performers. Men have dropped almost 5 years—from 29 to 24—since the 70’s.
Popular porn sites have content featuring the sexual exploitation of one of the more vulnerable groups of people in the world—displaced refugees.
Recently, a comment on r/AskReddit went viral under the thread “What are some dark secrets about the porn industry?” With over 17,900 upvotes, this one porn site builder’s response got people talking.
Many people think watching porn is healthy if you watch it every once in a while, or if you find ethical porn. We fact-checked these claims.
The authorities said the platform, “Boystown,” was one of the world’s biggest child sexual abuse image darknet platforms and had been active since 2019.
When was the last time you were on social media? Now think about when you’ve had to hit a button to load more content. Exactly. You don’t have to. This feature is called “infinite scroll,” and it’s also available on major porn sites.
“We lie to you. We’re selling a product—the sex, the persona. Like actors do press tours, everything a porn star does on social media is advertising.”
There are ways to relieve stress or pass the time, but not every option is a great idea. In the case of porn, it’s worse than just internet junk food.
Often, sexual images taken by a young person and sent to who they consider a “friend” online, are posted online without their consent.
Is watching porn healthy? We’ll let you decide for yourself, but here are some facts worth knowing that can help you make an informed choice.