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"The Global Impact of Problematic Pornography Use: New Research Findings"

A comprehensive international study involving tens of thousands of participants from dozens of countries suggests that problematic pornography use might have a prevalence rate as high as 16.6%. The research sheds light on how this issue affects people globally, across genders and sexual orientations. Despite increasing moral panic around pornography, the study emphasizes the need to better understand and provide appropriate care for individuals experiencing problematic pornography use. The findings also highlight a gap between the need for support and the actual utilization of treatment services, with only a small fraction of those with problematic pornography use seeking treatment. The study aims to pave the way for more effective interventions by identifying risk and protective factors that contribute to the development of problematic vs non-problematic pornography use.