One of the biggest misconceptions about porn is that it's personal, harmless entertainment.
One of the biggest misconceptions about porn is that it’s personal, harmless entertainment. What many viewers don’t know is that sex trafficking and sexual exploitation are not uncommon in the industry, and nonconsensual videos are constantly uploaded to mainstream porn sites.
Listen as anti-exploitation advocate Sommer describes the reality of exploitation in the porn industry.
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Most kids today are exposed to porn by the age of 12. By the time they’re teenagers, 75% of boys and 70% of girls have already viewed itRobb, M.B., & Mann, S. (2023). Teens and pornography. San Francisco, CA: Common Sense.Copy —often before they’ve had a single healthy conversation about it. From increasing rates of loneliness, depression, and self-doubt, to distorted views of sex, reduced relationship satisfaction, and riskier sexual behavior among teens, porn is impacting individuals, relationships, and society worldwideFight the New Drug. (2024, May). Get the Facts (Series of web articles). Fight the New Drug.Copy .