Porn is so widely accepted as a “normal” habit or go-to for passing time, but what isn’t as widely known are the negative effects that result from the isolating habit. People who habitually watch porn probably know the feeling: loneliness or incompleteness, losing interest in the things once loved, and…

Who doesn’t want to be a better, more confident partner when it comes to sex? The problem is, porn can get in the way of that happening. Studies show that pornography can distort people’s perceptions of sex, intimacy, body image, sexual performance, and much more. And not only that, research…

Did you know that porn can hurt your mental health, including distorting people’s perceptions of sex, intimacy, body image, and sexual performance? Research indicates that consuming porn is linked with more negative body image, lower self-esteem, and poorer mental health.[1][2] And not only that, research is shedding light on a…

When it comes to evaluating schools, many considerations are involved. Many of those considerations revolve around children’s safety and education. From the content minors are being taught to the food being served in cafeterias or the quality of the resources and facilities, the list goes on and on. Something that…

Let’s take a minute to discuss some of the issues affecting teens’ self-esteem — including porn. According to a nationally representative survey of U.S. teens, 84.4% of 14 to 18-year-old males and 57% of 14 to 18-year-old females have viewed porn.[1] According to reviews of dozens of studies exploring how…

American sex has been in the news. Over a quarter (26%) of American adults didn’t have sex at all in 2021, according to the latest General Social Survey (GSS), a nationally representative survey of American adults released most years since 1972. The general response to that startling statistic would probably…

What does sexual assault have to do with pornography? Well, turns out they’re more closely linked than people think. It’s no secret that sexual assault on college campuses is a very serious issue. In September 2015, The New York Times reported that a survey commissioned by the Association of American…

Porn may be easier to find than a good restaurant for date night, but does that make it a healthy alternative to real-life connection? While it’s no secret that porn can be damaging to relationships, porn is a common habit — even for those who are in committed relationships. When…

Did you know that the average internet user spends over 40% of their waking hours online?[1] 40%! That’s a lot of time on the internet. Whether streaming a new Netflix series, scrolling through TikTok, or sending memes to friends, everything we consume communicates a message. …