If someone is forced, manipulated into, or threatened into performing any sex act in exchange for money, safety, or to evade punishment, this is trafficking. And it happens regularly in the porn industry.
Sex trafficking shares a variety of symbiotic connections to pornography. Even in the production of mainstream porn, sex trafficking can still occur—and it happens more often than most people think.
The FBI recently warned parents about rising sextortion scams targeting kids and teens. Learn the tactics predators use, the latest statistics, and how to protect young people online.
“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.”
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.
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.
As our collective society aims to fight against women’s victimization, it also defends an industry that victimizes women on an unimaginable scale.
“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.”
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.
I was ten years old when I watched porn for the first time. I found myself on Pornhub, which I stumbled across by accident and returned to out of curiosity, despite my Mom’s best efforts.
Many people turn to porn to escape problems. Unfortunately, studies show that porn can actually leave consumers feeling worse off than before they clicked.
Discover five real stories of betrayal trauma linked to pornography use. Learn how secrecy, broken trust, and emotional harm impact relationships—and why you’re not alone.
