“Pornography may be commonplace, but a growing body of research shows it causes lasting harm to the brain and relationships” (The Conversation)

While pornography has been present throughout human history in various forms, such as ancient erotic art to more modernized motion pictures, research shows an increase in use over recent decades given the rise of technology and accessibility. Pornography, meaning any media intended to depict or describe sexual content to heighten sexual arousal or pleasure, can […]

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What motivates men to not consume pornography? Moving beyond themes of addiction and abstinence

Journal of Gender-Based Violence  Tyler, M., & Jovanovski, N. (2025). https://doi.org/10.1332/23986808Y2025D000000068   Comment: Have these authors confounded cause and effect? They interviewed only men who had quit porn, and perhaps did not realize that quitting shifts men’s perception, often quite radically, making them more perceptive and empathetic.   Abstract This article presents a thematic analysis […]

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‘I didn’t start out wanting to see kids’: are porn algorithms feeding a generation of paedophiles – or creating one? (The Guardian)

More than 850 men a month are arrested for online child abuse offences in England and Wales. They come from every walk of life: teachers, police officers, doctors, TV presenters. And the numbers are rising every year. How did this happen? Andy was enjoying a weekend away with his wife when it happened. “My neighbour […]

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Can pornography affect sleep?

Medical doctor suggests that it can. View source post. … How Pornography Affects Sleep? (Does Watching Porn Before Bed Help or Harm Sleep?) (Does Watching Porn Cause Sleep Problems) While some individuals fall asleep directly after watching pornography, others report sleep problems after viewing. Pornography can interfere with sleep through multiple pathways: 1. Screen Exposure […]

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Betting on Digital Attention: Pornography vs. Climate, Economics, Elections, Immigration, and War

Comment: Media scholar Paul Wright and his co-authors point out that porn and its effects need to be a mainstream study target. Compared with other major topics, it receives far more attention. Check out the graphs below the abstract. The Journal of Sex Research Wright, P. J., Gruszczynski, M., & Woodworth, B. (2025). Betting on […]

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Tu Cerebro Pornificado is out!

Tu Cerebro Pornificado proudly joins the many other translations of Your Brain on Porn, with more on the way. This edition can be ordered on Amazon.com or from a Barnes and Noble store, or from many others. It is also available via Amazon.com.mx. Here’s a reader’s review: Estar en el momento justo y en el […]

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The Pornography Industry’s Disinformation Campaign on Addiction Recovery Resources

There is a commonly held belief that if an author with an advanced degree publishes a paper in a peer-reviewed journal, the content contained within the paper is well-sourced, reliable, and written in the absence of bad faith or undisclosed conflicts of interest. Most academics operate by a strict set of ethical guidelines. Most scientists […]

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