The Science of Porn: Myths, Facts, and Overlooked Issues
The Art of Manliness · The Art of Manliness
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Show Notes
Pornography is more prevalent and accessible than ever before, yet its effects on relationships, mental health, and human development aren't popularly well understood. Discussions on the topic are often engaged in from an emotional or religious point of view; less typical is a discussion of pornography from an empirical frame.
My guest today, Dr. Brian Willoughby, a social scientist who has spent the past 15 years studying porn's impacts, will unpack what the research actually says about how it affects personal well-being, relationship satisfaction, and sexual expectations. We discuss the latest data on porn use across different demographics, how porn impacts religious versus non-religious populations differently, and how exposure affects kids. Brian shares whether using porn causes erectile dysfunction and depression, what parents should know about talking to their kids about porn, the main risk of porn that's typically under-discussed, and more.
Resources Related to the Podcast- AoM's series on porn and how to quit it (also available as an ebook)
- NYT article that Brian was interviewed for: "It’s Time to Talk About Pornography, Scholars Say"
- Most People With Addiction Simply Grow Out of It
- NYT article: "The Teen Trend of Sexual Choking"
- Brian's research
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