Part 9/17:
Research indicates high rates of pornography consumption among men—approximately 87% in a given year among 18- to 29-year-olds—leading to long-term effects such as anxiety, depression, loneliness, attentional issues, and sexual dysfunction. While these problems are being addressed within male communities through support groups and awareness campaigns, similar studies on women are scarce.
Women who consume a significant amount of erotica, especially more extreme or escalating content, may develop issues like numbness, self-alienation, or maladaptive expectations in relationships. Their brains, conditioned by narrative immersion, may prioritize fantasy over reality, cultivating parasocial bonds with fictional characters rather than real partners.