I came across a triptych of pieces in New York about internet porn. Start with “The Explosion of Free Online Porn” and move on to “How Porn Is Affecting the Libido” and “They Know What Boys Want.”
These are great articles and they should make you think. As a 41 year old man, I can say that the internet and easy access to porn happened when I was already in my early twenties. So my early formative years were not influenced by an expectation that the ideal woman had a boob job and should behave like a porn star in bed. On the plus side, I think this has made me much more mature and realistic about relationships. But I do find myself in a quandry. I do enjoy my porn and personally I don't think it is robbing me of interest in actual sex. But clearly there is an impact on younger people that leaves me feeling uncomfortable. I am not trying to be moralistic here. I just worry about people's ability to form healthy relationships if their main model for sexual relations comes from unrealistic adult pictures and videos.
Anyhow, I'm still processing the message of these articles. Perhaps I will be able to write a more thoughtful response later.
Anyhow, I'm still processing the message of these articles. Perhaps I will be able to write a more thoughtful response later.
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