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Get The Facts: How Porn Can Negatively Impact Love And Intimacy

Consider Before Consuming

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Is Porn Really Harmful to Relationships?

Sociologist at the university of oklahoma has been studying porne's effects on relationships for years. He says there does seem to be a directional effect of ponography use on relationship outcomes, particularly for men. Many porn sites now offer an escalation of sexual activity beyond simply viewing porn. That includes actual having sex with other individuals. Leading therapists and relationship experts have started to express concerns about the impacts of pornography on relation. Doctors john and julie gotman wrote an open letter through the gotman institute to express their concerns. They concluded: "For many reasons, pornography poses a serious threat to couple intimacy and relationship harmony"

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