Does porn result in more violence against women?

Estimates suggest roughly 39 percent of females and 66 percent of males end up watching porn at least once before they turn 14. Porn has become too familiar in this era of smartphones.

Merits and demerits of pornography is a highly debatable subject even for researchers and also Eporner achieved parity is debatable too. Those in favor often share case studies and examples highlighting how it proves to be excellent in improving sex life. On the other side, people highlighting demerits focus on how pornography affects relationships, promotes cheating and violence against women.

Promotes sexual violence?

The young population around the world often looks at porn as their default sex educator. The availability of a wider variety in content influences everyone’s sex life at a very young age. It has harmful effects on the minds of young and adults. Studies have already highlighted how pornography is leading to more sexual violence.

Besides relationships, it also affects behaviors and sexual expectations. Such content can reduce intimacy with time, promote body shame, and negatively impact men’s relationship satisfaction.

Pornography often consists of acts showing aggressive men indulging in degrading practices like choking, gagging women. Girls who are habited to watch porn often end up following submissive practices. Studies have pointed out that men who watch porn are more likely to display sexually aggressive behavior and practice sexual harassment.

Overall, porn has been held responsible for discouraging the use of condoms, promoting sexual risk-taking behavior, and decreasing self-esteem in women.

Case studies from various corners of the world show that perpetrators in crime against women cases often force and expect their victims to behave like pornstars. The most horrible impact is the increase in sexual exploitation of children (sex trafficking) due to child porn.

Coercing partners to do things done in porn videos

Healthcare workers from urban community health centers suggest women are often forced to perform painful anal sex acts by their partners after watching porn. Couples try performing sex in positions that see in adult films. Women are forced to consume a lot of Ibuprofen after such sessions due to unexpected pain. They fail to understand that pornstars use lubricants, painkillers, and other medication before the performance.

The other way around

Germany, Sweden, and Denmark happen to be among the first few nations that legalized porn in the 1960s and 70s. During the 70s, the University of Copenhagen’s criminology professor, Berl Kutchinsky, conducted research to find the connection between porn and sex crime. He failed to find any link between the two after analyzing several cases. In fact, to everyone’s surprise, researchers found that child molestation and rape cases reduced during this period.

Similarly, a study published in 2009 had pointed out that the link between sexual violence and porn use is slim. Politicians and the media often exaggerate the connection between the two.

A study from the Queensland University of Technology, Australia, suggests that people who watch porn are often found to be open-minded and comfortable when discussing sex. It can even make some people too comfortable. 

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