Over 100 quick stats and findings from an ever-growing body of research that details the effects of porn for individuals, relationships, and society.
Research suggests that frequent porn consumers are more likely to express an intent to rape.
Research indicates that “hidden cam” videos are a common theme on porn sites, making it difficult to determine which videos are consensual and which are not.
If a porn performer is tricked, manipulated, or coerced during the production of porn, that is legally defined as sex trafficking.
Child sexual abuse material (also known as child pornography) is a more rampant issue than ever before, and is growing at alarming rates
Research has shown that those who don’t consume porn report higher relationship quality—on every measure— than those who viewed pornography alone.
Studies consistently show that porn is linked to lower relationship satisfaction and lower relationship quality.
Research indicates that only 18.3% of women in popular porn videos (compared to 78% of men) were depicted as reaching climax.
Of the approximately 24.9 million trafficking victims globally, an estimated 4.8 million—about 19%—are trafficked for sex, and more than 1 in 5 sex trafficking victims—an estimated 21%—are children, according to the International Labour Office.
Research shows that women are almost always the targets of violence or aggression in porn —about 97% of the time.
Research shows that those with an interest in extreme or degrading porn are more likely to reenact porn scenes during sex with a partner.
Even quitting porn for a short time can lessen its negative effects and have positive effects on consumers' lives and relationships.
1 out of every 8 porn titles shown to first-time users on porn home pages describe acts of sexual violence, according to a 2021 study.
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