Porn is a very divisive topic It’s in the news a lot, and probably getting more attention than ever, as communication systems and devices become more sophisticated, making its availability more widespread than ever before.
While not all uses of porn should be considered hurtful, or negative, there are negative impacts in its use, that are different from the more urgent concerns of economy and crime. Psychological dings can happen with constant use of porn. Research has shown that use leads to sexual dissatisfaction. It can certainly create unreasonable expectations from users as to what constitutes a valuable sexual experience. It is often a solo activity and it can lead to feelings of isolation. Porn has even been cited in divorce proceedings, probably because of the high intimacy factor, which makes many partners feel that its use is tantamount to cheating.
Key Takeaways:
- Studies have shown that the more someone engages in the act of watching pornography, the less sexual satisfaction they will experience.
- Most actresses in pornography portray that women typically due not experience climaxes. Only 18% were shown to climax.
- Studies have also shown that an increase in pornography viewing can be directly correlated to increased loneliness.
“Researchers found that the association between pornography use and divorce was much higher for younger people.”
Read more: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/experimentations/201803/4-ways-porn-use-causes-problems