Pornhub claims to offer support for anti-racism causes. But do they really?
“I want to be intimate with my husband and have a healthy sexual relationship with him. It seems he has completely accepted that he has porn-induced erectile dysfunction.”
Ideas that originated in slavery continue to be explicitly depicted in porn. Dr. Carolyn West uncovers the porn industry’s racist portrayals of Black people.
Love, intimacy, and connection with a real human being will always be infinitely more fulfilling than an endless fantasy world of extreme sex found online.
As the amount of pornography produced increases and becomes more normalized, the intensity of the degradation it portrays does, too.
As we dissect Pornhub’s annual report for 2023, we uncover more than just statistics. From unreported metrics to the concerning portrayal of individuals and the perpetuation of harmful stereotypes, this analysis sheds light on the often overlooked consequences of the mainstream porn industry.
“The amazing thing is that if neither of us had experienced our struggles, we wouldn’t have been able to unite so strongly and fight for love.”
Those who have spent years watching porn can feel how it has affected them. But research shows recovering from porn is absolutely possible.
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.
Sex trafficking is a global issue made worse by porn. Any form of sexual exploitation only fuels the demand for the sex trade as a whole, writes Dr. Karen Countryman-Roswurm.
Each one of us can actually make a difference and be a voice against sexual exploitation and fight for real relationships, real sex, and real love.
If you or a loved one is struggling with porn, you’ve come to the right place. In the moment, remember that love and support go much further than shaming.
