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Pornography use and body image

Research on the relationship between pornography use and body image, particularly among men

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Jan 14, 2026
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How does selective casting and prosthetics in porn shape viewers' expectations of partner bodies?

Selective casting in pornography presents narrow, idealized bodies repeatedly to viewers, and research links such exposure to increased social body comparison and negative body image; prosthetics and ...

Feb 7, 2026

What common anatomical myths about penis and breast size are perpetuated by adult films?

Adult films repeatedly distort anatomical norms by privileging visual extremes and symbolic narratives over average human bodies, creating persistent myths about both penis and breast size; these dist...

Feb 1, 2026

What psychological effects do porn-induced body expectations have on men and partners?

are repeatedly associated in the literature with worse , lower self‑esteem and increased psychological distress for men, and with heightened objectification, anxiety and poorer body appreciation for t...

Jan 17, 2026

What are the psychological effects of body shaming on men?

Body shaming of men—mockery or criticism aimed at weight, height, musculature, hair, genitalia or “feminine” features—produces measurable psychological harm that mirrors and sometimes diverges from ef...

Jan 15, 2026

How does amateur/performer-owned content differ from mainstream studio casting in terms of body diversity?

Amateur or performer-owned content tends to foreground “ordinary” bodies and a raw aesthetic, producing a wider visible range of sizes, hair, and imperfections than much glossy mainstream studio fare ...