All articles tagged with #pornography
A LADbible piece cites sex therapists who say men with very large penises often face performance pressure, fear of hurting partners, and even trauma from past painful sex. Exposure to porn and societal expectations can intensify these worries, sometimes leading to sex avoidance. Experts emphasize addressing anxiety through empathy and, if needed, sex therapy.
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is suing about 50 pornographic websites, including Pornhub, for violating state age-verification laws and allegedly exposing minors to harmful content, with the lawsuit seeking penalties and an injunction.
Following the UK's implementation of mandatory age verification rules for online pornography sites, major sites like Pornhub and XVideos experienced a 47% drop in UK visitors, losing over a million users in two weeks, while VPN usage surged as users bypassed restrictions.
The enforcement of new UK online age verification rules has led to a significant drop in traffic to major adult websites like Pornhub and XVideos, with a 47% decrease in visitors, while some smaller sites see increased visits, and VPN downloads surge as users seek to bypass restrictions.
A UK documentary about porn actress Bonnie Blue, known for her record-breaking sexual encounters and provocative actions, has sparked outrage and moral debates. The film offers a behind-the-scenes look at her life and work but lacks deep analysis of her motivations or societal implications, leading to mixed reactions and criticism of its content and timing.
The UK has begun enforcing a new law requiring online platforms, including pornography sites and social media, to verify users' ages to protect children from harmful content, prompting widespread implementation but also raising privacy concerns and potential circumvention methods.
The Supreme Court upheld a Texas law requiring age verification on pornographic websites to protect minors, ruling it does not violate the First Amendment, with a 6-3 decision. The law mandates websites to verify users' age through government IDs, sparking debate over privacy and free speech rights. The ruling aligns with previous decisions allowing restrictions to minors but raises concerns about privacy and free expression for adults.
The US Supreme Court upheld a Texas law requiring online porn sites to verify users' age, ruling it does not violate free speech rights, amidst debates over protecting minors from explicit content and balancing adult rights.
The Supreme Court upheld a Texas law requiring age verification for access to adult websites, ruling it does not violate free speech rights and aims to protect minors from explicit content.
A Chinese study found that frequent consumption of pornography, done by 69% of American men, can negatively affect brain function, leading to longer reaction times and reduced accuracy in cognitive tests, potentially fostering addiction and disrupting personal relationships.
A study links frequent pornography viewing to immediate cognitive impairments, altered brain activity similar to addiction, emotional dulling, and increased anxiety and depression, raising concerns about long-term health risks including dementia.
A study in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience found that frequent internet pornography use in college students is associated with altered brain connectivity, heightened physiological and emotional responses, and impaired cognitive performance, resembling patterns seen in addiction. The research used fNIRS to monitor brain activity and revealed differences between high- and low-frequency users, suggesting potential neural and behavioral impacts of problematic pornography consumption. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and explore treatment options.
Southern Baptists in Dallas are set to approve resolutions advocating for bans on pornography, opposing same-sex marriage, and promoting traditional family and gender roles, reflecting their conservative stance amid internal debates and a historical 1985 conservative shift. The meeting also discusses internal church policies, funding issues, and membership trends, with a focus on maintaining their doctrinal positions and influence.
Mattel faces a potential class action lawsuit after a link to a pornographic website was found on the packaging of its 'Wicked' dolls, which are tie-in merchandise for the popular film. The lawsuit, filed by Holly Ricketson, claims that her daughter accessed the inappropriate content via the link, and Mattel has not offered refunds to affected consumers. The complaint seeks class certification and damages exceeding $5 million. Mattel has since removed the dolls from stores and advised consumers to discard the packaging.
Shaun Flores shares his struggle with porn addiction, which began at age 11 and became a daily habit, leading to exhaustion and guilt. His story is part of a BBC iPlayer series highlighting the growing issue of problematic porn use in the UK, where 29% of adults accessed online porn in May 2024. Experts note an increase in younger individuals seeking help for porn-related issues, often due to easy access and lack of quality sex education. While some can maintain a healthy relationship with porn, others, like Shaun, find it necessary to quit to regain control over their lives.