Do you believe p**n is harmful? Why or why not?

Question

There have been studies that observed subjects over the course of 20 years, starting in the early 80's, that demonstrated there is no demonstrable negative effect. In fact it found the opposite to be true. So where do people get the idea that p**n is somehow harmful?

Answer 1

well, masturbation IS harmful to your body! soooooooooo yeah

Answer 2

I think it is because it gives people (adults and children) the wrong idea about s*x and the way s*x works. lots of teens nowadays are watching it to learn about s*x. but thats not how s*x really is supposed to be.

it is also degrading to women, and extremely harmful when it comes to child pon and beastiality.

Answer 3

religious types find it hard to swallow

Answer 4

Well, I think it is the addiction to p**n and the use of p**n as a substitute to reality that is bad.  They have done studies where men who watch too much p**n can not get aroused any more by real women.  They did a CSI Miami based on such a story.  They have also shown that some men who watch the more violent p**n become violent and aggressive when real women won't do the stuff the women in the video do.  p**n has also destroyed marriages and other relationships.  It has also led to creating sexual offenders.  Then there is the disgusting child p**n.  There is also the beastiality acts.  

If using p**n is a consenting act between two adults, then it shouldn't be a problem.  But if one does not agree with it, the other should respect that.

Answer 5

it is harmful because of the ideations that many people have after watching p**n on a daily consistent basis.  it can leave people with HIGHLY idealized fantasies about what a sexual relationship should be like.  it encourages violence and even unhealthy sexual behavior.  just like any other addiction it can become an obsession, interfering with and even ruining relationships and every day functioning.  

the industry in itself is extremely corrupt and based on people exploiting their bodies to make money.  i am not blatantly against p**n, but there is really no benefit to watching p**n in my eyes.  it can cause more psychological damage if watched on a consistent basis.  i have heard of many men who cannot get off without watching p**n.  it leaves a person detached from the reality of how s*x really is which can make real sexual relationships difficult.

Answer 6

left over puritanical beliefs ... p**n in itself is harmless.

Answer 7

Regardless of what studies say, I don't think it is... I watch p**n some times, and I enjoy it,  I like having pleasure from what I watch and have fantasies... I also think there can be situations in which certain individuals want to take those fantasies to real life, for example, rapes,  sado and things like those where in p**n , actors are paid to do that, and it can lead  some people to want it to be real. but as everything in life, its up to the person, its like drugs, alcohol,, they are there, if you get addicted its totally up to you,,

Answer 8

No - child p**n IS harmful, but 2 (or 3) consenting adults is not.

Answer 9

Some people just dont like to watch p**n. So they make it out in their head to be harmful so its like telling theirselves that its not okay to watch..

While other people that like to watch p**n doesnt think its harmful therefore they like to watch it...

Thats just my opinion.

Answer 10

p**n breaks up families.  Whoever is using the p**n isn't going to their partner for fulfillment, thus the just become roommates.

This leads to a lack of any affection and eventually fighting and a break up of the family.

For every study you have I can show one that shows it to be horrible.

Maybe the people that did these don't consider these effects bad, and that's what swayed the study.  Link to the study?

Answer 11

very thing has consequences.

some things should be kept private.

watching p**n may have a more harmful effect on some people than it does on others!

It depends on how they were brought up!

Answer 12

I think like anything, you shouldn't over-do it. If you sit at home all day watching p**n it would be harmful, but every once in awhile probably won't hurt you. Also I think you should be old enough. Kids that are too young and watch p**n may have a skewed view of what is normal sexually, and have unrealistic expectations of their partners. But watching a p**n sometimes with your spouse can be enjoyable and spice up the relationship.

Answer 13

p**n is not harmful for people who can fully understand what they are watching, and come to informed decisions about how they will apply the knowledge they've gained to their own lives.  It can be a great source of entertainment and ideas for adults.