Psychology & Psychiatry
Does porn affect the brain? Scientists urge more study
Researchers found less gray matter in the brains of men who watched large amounts of sexually explicit material, according to a new study.
May 29, 2014
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Health
Young adults say porn is their most helpful source of information about how to have sex
Young adults ages 18-24 years old in the U.S. say that porn is their most helpful source of information about how to have sex, according to a new study led by a Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) researcher ...
Jan 6, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Yes, your child will be exposed to online porn. But don't panic—here's what to do instead
2020 has been the year of the coronavirus lockdown, the year of online education, the year of excessive streaming of entertainment … and the year when people are watching more pornography than before. The website PornHub ...
Nov 17, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Religious, moral beliefs may exacerbate concerns about porn addiction
Moral or religious beliefs may lead some people to believe they are addicted to pornography even when their porn use is low or average, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.
Feb 6, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Nonconsensual porn is a growing threat among young adults, researchers find
One out of every 12 respondents in a nationwide survey say they have been victims of nonconsensual pornography.
Feb 22, 2019
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Health
Study uncovers 'sextortion' prevalence in teens
According to the United States Department of Justice, "sextortion" is labeled as the most important and fastest-growing cyberthreat to children, with more minor victims per offender than all other child sexual exploitation ...
Oct 9, 2018
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Porn not to blame for public health issues
The recent attempt by Conservative MPs to label porn a public health crisis in Canada is part of a web of attacks against gender and sexual minorities—and a diversion from necessary policy debates on ending sexual violence. ...
Nov 1, 2017
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Neuroscience
Children's brain cells changed by internet porn: neurosurgeon
"Internet pornography changes children's brain cells", says American neurosurgeon Donald Hilton.
Oct 6, 2017
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Health
Porn in US 'a public health crisis'
Pornography now is so widespread in the United States that it deserves to be addressed seriously as a major public health crisis, a panel of activists said Thursday.
May 16, 2014
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Health
No such thing as porn 'addiction,' researchers say
Journalists and psychologists are quick to describe someone as being a porn "addict," yet there's no strong scientific research that shows such addictions actually exists. Slapping such labels onto the habit of frequently ...
Feb 12, 2014
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