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      by Beckie Lindsey
      December 2, 2017
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      It’s no secret that the digital age has made pornography more accessible and pervasive than ever. Just a click or tap away, technology has ushered porn into the mainstream culture where it has become increasingly accepted.

      There have been numerous studies and stats compiled in recent years to help us understand more about who is using pornography and its effects. Below is a compilation based on a few of the current studies along with some helpful sites for pornography addiction.

      Thirty percent of all internet traffic is pornography. One of three visitors of all adult web sites is a woman.

      The intention behind this article is to bring awareness, show scientific evidence of the damages of porn, and provide hope. I’ve seen first-hand how porn can tear relationships apart. I know too many Christians who are “hiding” their addiction out of shame. I am fortunate to attend a church that offers help for those who are struggling with the effects of porn addiction. However, many churches do not offer anything, leaving those who struggle to remain in darkness.

      But there is hope with the light of God’s love and forgiveness. The first step is acknowledging porn for what it is: A LIE. Human beings are designed for intimacy and relationship. Porn is a counterfeit for what we were designed for. It is warped, degrading, and isolating. Don’t believe me? Take a look at the stats.

      Pornhub is the internet’s largest portal of porn. Founded in 2007, it has grown to hold over five million videos viewed by over 75 million visitors a day. (Forbes, May 25, 2017)

      Pornhub showed the following numbers from 2014.†

      Please keep in mind this is just one site, however, it is worldwide.

      • Total visits: 18.35 billion
      • Number of videos viewed: 78.9 billion; 11 videos for every man, woman, and child on earth.
      • The most searched term: Teen
      • 23% of Pornhub’s viewers are women
      • The U.S. is Number 1 in per capita page views.
      • Average viewing time by an American: 9 minutes and 40 seconds.
      • 45% of porn is viewed on smartphones, 44% on desktop PCs, and the rest on tablets.
      • On Christmas day, porn traffic drops by 18%.
      • Porn traffic on the Superbowl dropped 22%

      Pornhub, 2014 year in review, January 7, 2015

      Worldwide stats

      • 30% of all internet traffic is pornography.
      • The world’s largest porn site transfers 29 petabytes of porn a month
      • In the U.S., 52% of pornography is accessed on smartphones; 10% on tablets.
      • Worldwide, 51% of porn is accessed on desktop computers; 49% on smartphones and tablets.

      The Inquisitr, December 26, 2013

      In the US

      Who is using porn?

      Is porn truly unhealthy?

      What are the results of the increase in porn?

      In April 2016 Barna Group released its landmark study after interviewing thousands of American teens, young adults and older adults about their views on and use of pornography. The following stats are taken mainly from this survey*, but also in combination with other sources, and studies.

      Women 25+

      • 13% of women admit to accessing porn at work
      • 70% of women keep their cyber activities secret
      • 17% of all women struggle with porn addiction
      • 9.4 million women view porn monthly

      A growing number of women are using what is referred to as erotica. Pornography generally deals with objectification, where as, erotica forms a relational connection. The rise in e-reader sales and the popularity and acceptance of erotic fiction. E.L. James’. bondage-themed Fifty Shades of Grey and its two sequels have brought the genre into the mainstream.

      The statistics show that:

      • Women favor chat rooms two times more than men.
      • 1 of 3 visitors of all adult web sites is a woman.

      Practicing Christian Females 25+

      5% use porn (2013 annual report on Covent Eyes states 20%)

      Men 25+

      Men use porn more frequently than women by a wide margin. Four times as many male adults 25+ use porn than female adults (47% compared to 12%).
      Men admitting to accessing porn at work: 20%
      US adults who regularly visit internet pornography websites: 40 million
      55% of men use porn.

      Practicing Christian Males 25+

      23% use porn

      Teen Females (13-24)

      36% use porn

      Practicing Christian Teen (13-24)

      13% use porn

      Teen Males (13-24)

      72% use porn

      Practicing Christian Teen Males (13-24)

      41% use porn

      Young Adults (18-24)

      Among each of the generational groups, young adults 18-24 are the most frequent porn users. Almost six in 10 young adults (57%) seek out porn either daily, weekly or monthly.

      Young Adults Use More Porn—and are Less Likely to Say It’s Bad for Society

      Around half of adults 25 and older say viewing porn is wrong (54%), and among teens and young adults 13-24, only a third say viewing porn is wrong (32%).

      Pastors

      • Most pastors (57%) and youth pastors (64%) admit they have struggled with porn, either currently or in the past.
      • Overall, 21% of youth pastors and 14% of pastors admit they currently struggle with using porn.
      • About 12% of youth pastors and 5% of pastors say they are addicted to porn
      • 87% of pastors who use porn feel a great sense of shame about it.
      • 55% of pastors who use porn say they live in constant fear of being discovered

      Although these numbers might be shocking, practicing Christians are more than three times less likely to use porn than other teens and adults (13% compared to 42%), and young adults (57%) are much more likely than both teens (37%) or adults 25+ (29%) to be a frequent porn user.

      Effect of Porn Use

      An article in HuffPost, January 7, 2015, states 87% said that their partner’s online cheating (by porn or other means on the internet) had a negative effect on their relationship. 41% called their partner’s online cheating significant, while 35% said it caused an end to the relationship. From a survey taken by Robert Weiss, a counselor who works with sex addiction.

      I highly recommend reading the scientific research revealed in “Fight the New Drug: 15 Scientifically Proven Reasons Why Porn Isn’t Healthy for Viewers or Society”.

      The reasons are as follows (read article for scientific research):

      • Porn can change and rewire your brain
      • A porn habit can escalate into twisted territory
      • Porn can get addictive
      • Porn can affect your sexual tastes
      • Porn can affect your brain (similar to a drug)
      • Porn can damage your sex-life
      • Porn is full of lies
      • Porn can damage love
      • Porn can leave you lonely
      • Porn can hurt your partner
      • Porn can warp a healthy view of sex
      • Porn is inseparably linked to prostitution and sex trafficking
      • Porn can seriously hurt your family and personal life
      • Porn is connected to violence
      • Porn is changing to be more shocking and hardcore than ever

      The internet is a great vehicle for pornography because it’s accessible and anonymous. We must consider seriously the effects porn is having on individuals and societies at large. Our youth’s brains are becoming rewired in how they view sex and relationships. It is time to shine the light on the immense damages of porn. Every human being deserves God’s design for real love and intimacy without the toxicity of porn.

      If you or someone you love is struggling with porn, below is a list of some great, discrete online resources to get help.

      https://www.xxxchurch.com/

      http://dirtygirlsministries.com/

      http://www.covenanteyes.com/


      Resources: * https://www.barna.com/research/porn-in-the-digital-age-new-research-reveals-10-trends/, https://www.barna.com/the-porn-phenomenon/, ** http://www.sagu.edu/thoughthub/pornography-statistics-who-uses-pornography, *** http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/24/baby-boomers-erotica-_n_5201284.html, †http://fightthenewdrug.org/3-reasons-why-watching-porn-is-harmful/

       

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      Beckie is the Editor of Southern California Christian Voice. She is a wife and a mother of three grown children and two adorable cats. She is an award-winning poet, published freelance writer of magazine, website and newspaper articles as well as devotions and studies. Her desire is to see others not only know the truths of the Word of God, but to also experience them personally and practically in everyday life. Learn more about Beckie on her blog: beckielindsey16.com

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