What do you think of pornography?
More and more research shows pornography is addictive and that it can alter our perception of intimacy. According to some research men and women become dissatisfied as a consequence of the huge difference between pornograghy and real life performances. What do you think? Please,
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.Honestly I don't think about pornography. I don't watch it, it never crosses my mind. I don't have mates I hang out with who watch it either. It just isn't a factor. I'm not against, each to their own, providing the production hasn't lead to the exploitation of someone.
ipdg77
Level 8
Aug 12, 2018
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Pornography is hilarious because So divorced from what really works for both partners, but deeply harmful for the same reason.
AnneWimsey
Level 9
Aug 11, 2018
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I need your definition of pornography before I can respond. The definition needs to be specific as I know some consider a picture of a topless woman to be pornographic.
Atb what point does eroticism become porn?
Uncorrugated
Level 7
Aug 11, 2018
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I think you bring up a very important aspect of the issue. Some consider any image depicting other sexually palatable partners to be intrusions into the intimacy of a relationship. Some people don’t want their partners to watch sexual images of others because they think these images will be brought within their bed in the form of fantasies. Following that principle, any beautiful woman or man, dressed or naked can populate the fantasy of a partner and become part of sexual fantasies during intimate moments with their partners. This could only be avoided by blindfolding one’s partner except during intercourse with the partner. I find this to be an abomination. The idea behind some harems, where women are/were enslaved and isolated from any males except for eunuchs, follows this principle.
For the sake of this poll, I interpret pornography as explicit visual material containing sexual organs and intercourse, oral, anal sex, including also more exreme practices. The intent of this material would be to stimulate sexual arousal rather than aesthetic or emotional feelings.
@Lucignolo Thanks for the considered reply.
On that basis, I don't often watch porn, but don't have a problem with those the do.
I don't like extreme stuff and prefer what appears to be (I know they are actors) consensual and a shared experience sex on the occasions I do watch porn. Sometmes with my partner, sometimes not.
I think it can certainly alter one's perception of real life. I think that can be particularly harmful if you're a young person. I've recently started seeking out more of the amateur stuff so I can be reminded that real women have a belly, stretch marks, and giggly thighs.
Funnygir175
Level 7
Aug 11, 2018
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I personally believe pornography can be addictive and that if abused can resemble the pattern of “I need a higher dose to get the same high” effect. Just like some addicts need to increase the amount of drug consumed to obtain the same high, people addicted to pornography need to increase consumption or watch more graphic or extreme scenes to reach the same sexual excitement.
Not sure if there’s a sweet spot of consumption that’s healthy or if it should be avoided altogether though.
Mine is not a moral stance. I don’t think it’s a moral question. It’s more related to heathy relationships and personal health.
Lucignolo
Level 6
Aug 11, 2018
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