The Porn Myth Exposing the Reality Behind the Fantasy of Pornography.

"The Porn Myth is a non-religious response to the commonly held belief that pornography is a harmless or even beneficial pastime. Author Matt Fradd draws on the experience of porn performers and users, and the expertise of neurologists, sociologists, and psychologists to demonstrate that pornog...

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Main Author: Fradd, Matthew
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: San Francisco : Ignatius Press, 2017.
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Foreword by Clay Olsen
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • Porn Culture
  • 1. Porn is just "adult" entertainment.
  • 2. To be anti-porn is to be anti-sex.
  • 3. Porn empowers women.
  • 4. There is no difference between porn and naked art.
  • 5. Swimsuit editions and men's magazines are not porn.
  • 6. Only religious people oppose porn.
  • The Porn Industry
  • 7. Porn producers help to make the porn industry safe for the performers.
  • 8. Porn isn't sex slavery. The actors freely choose the lifestyles they lead.
  • 9. Porn stars are just well-rounded nymphomaniacs.
  • 10. Sure, child porn is a problem, but I watch only adult porn. No harm in that.
  • 11. I don't pay for my porn, so I'm not contributing to the porn industry.
  • Porn and Our Sexuality
  • 12. Women don't struggle with porn.
  • 13. Not masturbating is unhealthy for a guy.
  • 14. Porn prevents rape and sexual violence.
  • 15. Porn isn't addictive.
  • 16. Erotica is a healthy alternative to hard-core porn.
  • 17. Anime porn is great because it doesn't involve real people.
  • Porn and Our Relationships
  • 18. Porn is only fantasy: it doesn't affect our real lives.
  • 19. Married life will cure us of our porn obsessions.
  • 20. Men wouldn't turn to porn if their wives were more sexually attentive or prettier.
  • 21. Porn should be used as a sexual aid to enhance intimacy.
  • The Struggle with Porn
  • 22. We can't protect our kids from porn in today's world.
  • 23. I will never be able to regain my spouse's trust after sneaking around with porn.
  • 24. I will always be addicted to porn.
  • Appendix 1: Quick Findings from the Experts
  • Appendix 2: Resources for Individuals, Spouses, and Parents
  • Appendix 3: Brain Studies on Porn Users by Gary Wilson
  • Works Cited
  • Notes