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Sex differences in problematic pornography use among adolescents: a network analysis

Excerpts: Males were found to consume pornography more frequently and in a more problematic manner, potentially reinforcing gender stereotypes about female sexuality. In contrast, while females reported lower levels of pornography use, they experienced significant associated concerns, such as increased likelihood of experiencing online sexual abuse or victimization and heightened feelings of loneliness. In a […]

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Scientists deliver another black eye to ‘Moral Incongruence’ concept

Porn industry allies, including tribes of pro-porn researchers, have been pushing the idea that people reporting symptoms of PPU (problematic porn use) merely suffer from moral incongruence (meaning they have ethical concerns about porn use). The implication is that these people are “religious” and thus that religion, not porn use, is their “real” problem. Years […]

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Gee thanks, Canada :-)

Canadians want to cut off US access to Pornhub Amid rising tensions from the United States-Canada trade war, Canadians are hitting where it hurts — by signing a petition to cut off Americans’ access to Pornhub. Marc Olimpo launched the petition on March 7, stating that the tariff dispute between Canada and the U.S. has affected […]

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Pornhub: What is pornography doing to your brain?

Montreal journalist Maria Mourani asks: Is it logical to fund projects for preventing equality issues, violence against women and children, as well as sexual exploitation, and yet allow this discourse validating pornography to pollute our schools? [Translation] You have surely read the articles by my colleagues from the investigative bureau, Jean-François Cloutier, Nicolas Brasseur, and […]

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Archives sexology journal

Factors Associated with Sexually Explicit Internet Material Use among Adolescents: A Systematic Review

Archives of Sexual Behavior Chaise RF, Cardoso CP, Wingert FF, Piltcher TT, Rocha KB, López MJM.. 2024 Oct 18. doi: 10.1007/s10508-024-03002-4. Online ahead of print.   Abstract The advent of the Internet has made pornography more accessible to many people, including teenagers. This systematic review aimed to synthesize data on factors associated with the consumption […]

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New academic handbook addresses compulsive sexual behavior

The Sage Handbook of Addiction Psychology presents a comprehensive overview of the state of the science behind the psychology of addiction, offering a crucial resource for psychologists engaged in both research and practice. Below is an excerpt of the section on CSBD (“Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder”). Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder Compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD), […]

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