The availability and accessibility of pornographic movies have significantly increased in recent years. This has raised concerns about the potential effects of porn on young people, particularly on their sexual behavior and attitudes. This article aims to review the existing research on the effects of porn movies on the sex life of young people.
Pornography and Sexual Behavior:
1- Sexual Attitudes and Beliefs: Studies have found that exposure to porn is associated with more permissive sexual attitudes and beliefs, such as a greater acceptance of casual sex and a more positive view of pornography itself. This is particularly true for male viewers.
2-Sexual Desensitization: Excessive exposure to porn can lead to desensitization to sexual stimuli, leading to a decrease in sexual arousal and satisfaction. This can result in difficulties in achieving or maintaining an erection or orgasm.
3-Risky Sexual Behaviors: Some studies suggest that viewing porn is associated with an increased risk of engaging in risky sexual behaviors, such as having multiple sexual partners, unprotected sex, or engaging in BDSM activities.
4-Gender Role Stereotyping: Pornography often portrays gender roles in stereotypical ways, which can reinforce negative attitudes towards women and perpetuate gender inequality. This can lead to negative attitudes towards women and their sexual behavior.
5-Addiction: Excessive viewing of porn can lead to a compulsive behavior pattern and can be associated with other forms of addiction, such as substance abuse or gambling.
Pornography and Sexual Functioning:
1-Erectile Dysfunction: Excessive viewing of porn can lead to erectile dysfunction, as the viewer becomes desensitized to sexual stimuli and requires increasingly extreme or novel stimuli to achieve arousal.
2-Premature Ejaculation: Excessive viewing of porn can also lead to premature ejaculation, as the viewer becomes accustomed to quick and intense sexual experiences.
3-Decreased Sexual Satisfaction: Viewing pornography has been associated with decreased sexual satisfaction and lower levels of intimacy and communication with sexual partners.
Conclusion:
The evidence reviewed in this article suggests that excessive viewing of porn movies can have negative effects on the sex life of young people. These effects include changes in sexual attitudes and beliefs, desensitization to sexual stimuli, risky sexual behaviors, gender role stereotyping, addiction, and sexual dysfunction. Therefore, it is important for young people to be educated about the potential effects of pornography on their sexual behavior and to develop healthy sexual habits that are based on respect, communication, and consent. Additionally, parents, educators, and healthcare professionals need to be aware of these potential effects and provide appropriate guidance and support to young people.
