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The Dark Triad (Psychopathy, Narcissism, Machiavellianism), sexually violent predators, Ted Bundy, and porn.

Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast

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The Role of Pornography in Sexual Violence: Myths and Realities

Exploring the complex relationship between pornography and sexual violence, this chapter discusses how violent pornography is a contributing factor, not a direct cause, in individuals with preexisting inclinations for aggression. Research findings regarding the correlation between violent and non-violent pornography, attitudes towards women, and brain impacts of internet pornography are featured, shedding light on the nuanced dynamics at play. The conversation also touches on the desensitization process in pornography consumption and the escalation to more extreme forms, emphasizing that not all individuals who consume pornography excessively engage in physical offenses.

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