Over 100 quick stats and findings from an ever-growing body of research that details the effects of porn for individuals, relationships, and society.
While not all porn features physical violence, even non-violent porn has been shown to be associated with negative effects like increased sexual aggression
According to one survey of nonconsensual pornography victims, 51% reported having suicidal thoughts due to the image-based abuse, and 93% reported experiencing severe emotional distress.
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 porn consumption is a significant predictor of sexual entitlement.
Qualitative research reveals that young women often feel pressured to play out the “scripts” their male partners had learned from porn —they feel badgered into having sex in uncomfortable positions, faking sexual responses, and consenting to unpleasant or painful acts.
Pornography is the 2nd-most common form of sex trafficking, according to cases reported to the National Human Trafficking Hotline.
Research suggests that frequent porn consumers are more likely to express an intent to rape.
1 in 3 underage teens report having seen nonconsensually shared nudes of other minors —which is legally considered “child pornography”.
Research suggests that porn can influence women to be more submissive in sexual encounters.
Studies show that people who consume porn frequently are more likely to support sexual violence.
Qualitative research with current and former porn performers suggests that sexual exploitation and trafficking are common experiences in the porn industry.
The majority of young people are exposed to porn by the time they’re 13, according to research involving young people in the UK.
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