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Pornography Is Causing A Public Health Crisis

Pornography in the age of the internet has become a widespread public health challenge with far-reaching consequences for individuals, families and society. Yet despite a growing body of evidence, these harms remain poorly recognised and inadequately addressed.

Changing this starts with people. Every conversation, every shared resource, every letter to an MP and every act of support helps build momentum for change. By sharing the evidence and joining the campaign, you can help raise awareness, influence policy and ensure that the harms of pornography are recognised and addressed through a coordinated public health response.

Together, we can help create a healthier future.

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THE HEALTH HARMS OF PORNOGRAPHY

early exposure linked to problematic pornography use

Earlier exposure is consistently linked to more severe harms, including a heightened risk of addiction and increased sexual risk-taking.

mental health harms

Strong and growing evidence associates pornography use with stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness, body image concerns, and suicidal ideation. It is frequently used as a maladaptive coping mechanism, potentially reinforcing these difficulties.

addiction RISK

Problematic pornography use shares key characteristics with behavioural addictions such as gambling and gaming, with evidence suggesting it may meet comparable diagnostic criteria.

NEUROLOGICAL EFFECTS

Regular use is associated with changes in brain function, particularly within reward pathways implicated in addictive
behaviours.

increased sexual risk taking

Pornography use is linked to riskier sexual behaviours, including earlier sexual activity, increased casual sex, and reduced condom use.

Erectile Dysfunction

Emerging evidence indicates a
concerning association between pornography use and erectile dysfunction during partnered sex.

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Next Steps

Creating a public health response to pornography will require all of us to play our part. Here are some ways you can get involved.

READ OUR REPORT

Write To Your MP

Use our template to contact your local MP and encourage them to take action. You can personalise the letter by including your own story or explaining why this issue matters to you.

Share Our Report & solutions

Help raise awareness by sharing the report and solutions with your friends, family, colleagues and community. Every share helps bring the evidence to more people and strengthens the call for a public health response.

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Sign up as an Associate and become part of a movement bringing hope, raising awareness and influencing change. As an Associate, you’ll receive updates, resources and opportunities to help shape a healthier future.

SUPPORT OUR WORK

Whether following us on social media, fundraising or donating, your support will strengthen our campain to have pornography recognised as a public health issue.

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