Porn is good for you

Porn has got a bit a bad rep over the years. Most recently, it has been blamed for fueling sexual addiction by researchers by the University of Cambridge. Luckily, other research suggests that it might not be as bad you think. But for those whose sex drive might be a little on the low side, maybe it could help. This study by the University of California found that a positive correlation between the time spent watching porn and the desire to have sex. It found no relationship between the numbers of hours watched weekly and erectile functioning with a partner.

Pornography isn't just an aid to masturbation. It can help you have better sex, too. In anthropological terms , the one thing that separates us from the great apes is privacy. Sex in public in human societies is so socially transgressive that it's illegal. Fortunately, technology means we don't need to gawp at others doing it to learn how to do it. We learn most things by watching them happen, through being shown first hand, or through description.

Watching pornography is not inherently harmful to men or women. But I would offer some caveats. When none of these red flags are up, pornography can certainly have benefits. Counselors sometimes suggest it to help people become comfortable with a particular fantasy they or their partner may have.

In this article, porn refers to movies, photos, and stories created by and for consenting adults for sexual arousal or pleasure. Most people who use porn can do so without negative consequences. It can add another dimension to sexual enjoyment or open the lines of communication with your partner. For others, using porn can get in the way of relationships.