What It’s Like To Be A Teen Girl Who Struggles With Porn
The internet has made pornography easier for anyone and everyone to access.
It’s no secret that nearly every kid growing up today will likely see hardcore porn well before the legal age. Porn is increasingly normalized, not only because it is easier to access, but because of the lack of information people have on the negative and harmful effects associated with the compulsion, and sometimes addiction.
It wasn’t that long ago when porn was generally believed to be just “a guy’s issue.”
Unsurprisingly, many recovery programs and resources were aimed mainly at only men struggling with pornography. For many years, men have been believed to be more “visual” beings than women, and more turned on by sexual content, therefore accounting for the gap in porn consumption between men and women. Note that studies have shown that about 60% of women admit to regularly watching porn versus over 90% of men.
The growing numbers of women who admit to consuming porn are just one way this trend is reflected. Add this to the new study revealing that men and women aren’t as different as once was thought when it comes to consuming porn, and it means there are a whole lot more people in general exposed to porn’s harms.
But how does porn impact people’s lives, specifically women?
Meet Emma, a 19-year-old cosmetology school student who struggled with porn for much of her youth. Her story shows that porn is an everyone issue, not just a guy issue.
At 423 Communities International, our doors are open for business. We are still offering recovery options for those struggling with temptations and trauma around pornography, sexual fantasies, and addictive behaviors. Want more information? Click here: https://www.423communities.org/join