Influence of High-Frequency Cyber-Pornography Exposure and Gender on Adult Problematic Pornography Use After Early Exposure - Takeaways - MDSpire

Influence of High-Frequency Cyber-Pornography Exposure and Gender on Adult Problematic Pornography Use After Early Exposure

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  • Pantxika Victoire Morlat

  • Maria Limniou

  • Miya Dobbie

  • Stavros Chatzisymeonidis

  • April 21, 2026

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    The study examined the relationship between problematic pornography use (PPU) and frequency of cyber-pornography exposure (FC-PE) in adults first exposed before age 18.

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    Results showed a strong positive association between PPU and FC-PE, while the link between PPU and sexual permissiveness was weak and trend-level.

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    Men reported significantly higher levels of PPU compared to women, indicating gender as a significant predictor of PPU.

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    Sexual orientation was identified as a trend-level predictor of PPU, suggesting further research is needed in this area.

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    The findings underscore the importance of monitoring cyber-pornography use and implementing interventions to mitigate negative outcomes, especially for young users.

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Influence of High-Frequency Cyber-Pornography Exposure and Gender on Adult Problematic Pornography Use After Early Exposure

  • by Pantxika Victoire Morlat, Maria Limniou, Miya Dobbie, Stavros Chatzisymeonidis

  • April 21, 2026

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