Currently, the majority of people who are struggling with sexual compulsions and addictions are married, heterosexual males. More people, especially college-aged adults, are more accepting or indifferent to pornography. In one study, 56.3% of respondents said that viewing pornography is normal or somewhat normal. Furthermore, 77.8% of the respondents had no particular reaction to pornography or said they enjoyed it, while 22% of people were angered, disgusted or embarrassed. There is also a difference among the sexes. More females have negative reactions to pornography than males do [1]. It is clear that many are unaware of the damage that pornography can cause.
In the United States there are 40 million regular internet porn viewers. Pornography is not just a “man” problem anymore, it has also become a problem for women. Studies show that while 70% of young men view porn at least once a month, 1 in 3 women are also porn viewers. With statistics like this, people need to be aware of the dangers presented to them and their families.
In the United States there are 40 million regular internet porn viewers. Pornography is not just a “man” problem anymore, it has also become a problem for women. Studies show that while 70% of young men view porn at least once a month, 1 in 3 women are also porn viewers. With statistics like this, people need to be aware of the dangers presented to them and their families.
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Listen to this non-religious woman’s testimony of how pornography ruined her marriage. Education is power!
It is evident that pornography use is associated with couple relationship quality. In one study, the use of pornography by males had a consistent negative association with the quality of the relationship for both men and women. There are 2 possible reasons for this. One is that the woman may have disapproved of the pornography habit of the man and lost interest in sex. The other reason is that the man felt that his needs were being met through pornography use and lost interest in relational sex [2].
Another thing that is clear that even non-violent easily accessible pornography changes viewers’ attitudes or relationships and of women. Those who had viewed this type of pornography were more likely to experience a decreased sexual satisfaction with the affection of the intimate partner, physical appearance, sexual curiosity, and sexual performance. It is clear then, that those who view pornography begin to have a warped view of a normal sexual relationship and begin to be dissatisfied with the level of intimacy their partner is displaying. Furthermore, pornography viewers devalued the importance of monogamy in a relationship.
Non-violent pornography also had an effect on the viewer’s opinion of women. Those who viewed this type of pornography were more callous towards women and trivialized rape as a criminal offense. Furthermore, watching standard porn leads to an increased desire for more deviant and erotic types of pornography [3].
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Pornography is Poisonous to the Brain, here’s why:
Pornography is very much like a drug. Everyone has reward pathways in their brain. After accomplishing something difficult (something that promotes life) the brain will reward the hard work by releasing chemicals such as dopamine. The person will then have a sense of satisfaction or pleasure.
This short video describes the science behind why pornography is harmful:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ya67aLaaCc
With pornography a high amount of dopamine is released and the person viewing pornography feels pleasure without doing any of the work. As these pathways in the brain change, dopamine is still released, but the one viewing pornography cannot feel the effects as much, so something new or sexually deviant must be viewed to receive the same effects. In essence, the pornography viewer begins to form an emotional attachment, a dependency on pornography. Pornography cannot return that emotional attachment.
It is easier for a person to go from what may seemingly be a harmless glance at “soft porn” to “hard porn” or acting out sexually than one might think. Pornography addiction is something that can happen in a relatively short amount of time.
This video from Tedx Talks talks about the age of technology, how it has changed the porn industry, and the stark difference between a world of pornography and a world filled with loving and giving.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiVGx6dRRj8&spfreload=1
Organizations that Fight Against Pornography
Fight the New Drug Organization
Can be found at fighthenewdrug.org is an organization whose mantra is “Porn Kills Love.” This organization advocates and educates people about the dangers of pornography through videos, extensive researched articles, and testimonials.
Enough is Enough Organization
Can be found at www.enough.org and is an organization dedicated to making the internet safer for children and families.
Your Brain on Porn organization
Can be found at http://yourbrainonporn.com/ and is a science-based, secular resource that educates about the negative impacts of pornography on the brain.
What You Can Do
At home. Have open communication with family members about pornography and how it can change the way people view other humans. Also discuss your family’s values of sexuality in relationships. Put computers in areas that will be frequented by the whole family, so no one will be tempted to go to inappropriate sites. Make sure spam filters are up to date. If possible buy or enable child safety or parental controls on televisions and other technological devices.
Be involved in your community. This can be anything from going to a PTA meeting to talk about your child’s school’s policy concerning pornography viewing, a city council meeting, or advocating that your local library get better filters for their internet.
Sign Petitions. Sign petitions or create one yourself that will influence public policy. Go to this website to create or sign a petition protecting children and families from the dangers of pornography: https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petitions
Vote for politicians who are in favor of protecting and supporting children and families. You can be informed of the people you vote for by googling your state’s representatives.
References
1. Beaver, William, Paul, Stephen (2011). Internet Pornography: Variables related to use among
traditional aged college students. Sociological Viewpoints, 27: 25-38.
2. Poulsen, Franklin O., Busby, Dean M., Galovan, Adam M. (2013). Pornography use: who
uses it and how it is associated with couple outcomes. Journal of Sex Research, 50(1), 72-83.
3. Manning, Jill C. (2006). The Impact of internet pornography in marriage and the family: a
review of the research. Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity, 13:131-165.
review of the research. Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity, 13:131-165.
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