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Pornography use and genital self-image

The relationship between pornography use and genital self-image, including the potential impact on mental health

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Jan 11, 2026

What screening tools and clinical approaches best identify problematic pornography use linked to sexual dysfunction?

Targeted screening that pairs validated measures of problematic pornography use with standard sexual-function inventories, and a clinical approach that distinguishes addiction models from moral incong...

Jan 11, 2026

What evidence links pornography use to changes in sexual satisfaction or erectile function?

The literature shows consistent but modest associations between pornography use and lower sexual satisfaction in many samples, while evidence linking pornography to erectile dysfunction (ED) is mixed:...