Pornography
Safe with pregnancy
This is the use or viewing of any material that consists of explicit content, which is intended to sexually arouse. It includes books, magazines, DVD videos and online streaming amongst others
Caution
The glamour of pornography can lead to unrealistic expectations from:
- Sexual Partners; who may be expected to behave like popular porn stars
- Self; feelings of inadequacy e.g. when men compare penis sizes with porn actors
- Relationship; pornographic films' liberal practices are not easily tolerated in real life
Unsafe practices may be indirectly encouraged, including:
- Risky sexual positions of acrobatic actors
- Unprotected sexual penetration
- Multiple and/or casual partners
There may be some distortion of reality e.g. the pleasure of anal sex does not always show the pain that may accompany it
Uncontrolled desire for pornographic materials may be a sign of sex addiction
Unverified age of participants; the use of children and minors in pornography is illegal in most countries, and most communities frown upon it
Viewing pornography is not permissible on many premises including workplaces and public spaces. It is best to limit viewing to your own private residence
Therapy for:
There is a strong suggestion that it may help to reduce sexual offences
Viewing pornography may also:
- Encourage viewers to appreciate the diversity of people and their sexual practices
- Allows viewers to experience their own fantasies
- Provide a learning medium for sex-shy and adventurous individuals
Comments
Maintain good hygiene if you masturbate during a pornographic viewing
If pornography watching interferes with your basic way of life or starts to affect your work, seek advice from your doctor’s practice
Be responsible with online viewing and look after your cyber footprint
Clear your cache on the computer from time to time to keep your pornographic browsing history private and not exposed to friends, family or children
Safe with diabetes
Unsafe with children
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