There is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to stimulate your desire - it´s very natural to be curious about sex, and porn. However, we need to understand how porn affects how people relate to sex, and what´s going on behind the camera.
The majority of mainstream porn is rarely representative of real sex. Scenes are cut & edited. There is a lack of realistic portrayals of what women (in particular) want sexually and what makes women orgasm. Anal sex, for example, is often represented in a way that you don´t see the foreplay (or cleaning) required, and the risk of bacteria that can lead to candida infections.
Underlying trauma is common in the industry, and some porn films are actually real images of abuse. Even a person seemingly willing, may be coerced into participation behind the scenes.
Therefore we need a critical eye. We can make conscious choices. There are porn producers who work with ethical guidelines, which may be better than mainstream porn. There are also other ways to stimulate the imagination, such as erotic stories and audio porn. We help you navigate the issue. Read more below.
