Do you think porn increases or decreases sexual crimes?

[Flower7]

(such as rape or pedophile activity)

[Being_a_good_Indian]

The brain is wired to repeat what it sees and hears; it’s a major part of how humans learn. And the more senses you get involved in the learning process, the more consistent the message, and the more often you see it, the more likely you are to be influenced by it.

That’s just one more reason why consuming pornography is toxic—it’s a short jump from consuming something in porn to desiring it in real life. And sometimes the things you see can really hurt yourself and other people.

[lucas262]

Some rapist, murderers and pedophiles have gone on record saying porn was a heavy influencer in their choices.

[AngelLily]

I would say increase a pedo/rapist is just going to grow even more hungry when watching child porn/Rape porn.

[Flower7]

That makes sense.

[SteveSmith1985]

Now, I am not basing this on research or anything. But personally, I think it has zero impact. None whatever

[razelove]

I think the person's predilections beforehand determine that. Like gun ownership, someone who will own it responsibly will likely never break the law there. Someone with a fucked up predilection will see that as an outlet. Just like porn. Fantasy, feeling more or less power makes people more or less of who they already were.

[Ephermerallhama]

I'm not quite sure what the effects of long term porn viewing can have on an individual. From what I've gathered, it does increase sensitivity and the constant dopamine fix might eventually lead to an overall decreased sexual drive (negative feedback mechanisms from overstimualtion).

That being said, I think this question has certain commonality with others such as "Do videogames increase violent crime?" Or "Does strict parenting encourage behavioural disorders?" among many others. I think larger studies would be required for a definitive answer but in my personal opinion it has no effect whatsoever.

[InfobotsMom]

I would suggest that it can be dangerous to those with certain susceptibilities and perversions. Ted Bundy believed that it was very much a fuel to his fire. He was a psychopath though and that's very relevant. Well balanced people don't get easily turned by porn or violent imagery.

[Jjpayne]

I think it could. It depends on the person. The more they obsess on it the worse it gets. But in my mind, anything like that is risky it's like gambling but planning not to be an addicted gambler. It's a tough think to control especially for some people

[SjE78]

it neither increases nor decreases as, those who will rape or commit paedophillia will do that regardless... think of before the introduction of photo's, TV and even the internet... those crimes were still happening and in some cases at a higher rate in some areas than others, and those cases are down to the type of individuals that were prone to committing such crimes... and some areas had more of those types of people than others...

and tbh it's like other crimes also where people have blamed video games for gun crimes and stabbings... those crimes were happening in a similar consistency before the introduction of video games.. so many crimes take place moreso because of social influences, living conditions and how everyone is educated and the moral influences we are all taught as we develop

[slatyb]

Assuming the porn itself is not a crime (child pornography) I believe porn tends to decrease sexual crimes. Why go out when you can satisfy yourself with a computer and your hand?

[sawno]

Decreases sexual crimes since people will have an outlet, i personally believe that if masturbation was impossible rape would be considered natural and not a crime because it would be normal to constantly seek sex. Masturbation helps us control these urges and maintain a civilized connection with each other and i think porn is an extend of that because it satisfies people to a larger extend so they have less urgency to seek it out in person.

[Lynx122]

Honestly I think it has no effect at all.

[ClassicalTreble]

Its arbitrary. People who commit those type of crimes lack empathy and restraint to begin with.

[MikeTheBartender]

Decreases. I think there was a study done on this. Personally haven't watched porn in almost 2 years now but I think it decreases urges for men that can't meet women.

[Haelaeix123]

I don't think it has much of an effect to be honest

[beldath]

Both. Gives people ideas in what they now suddenly want to do, while others it helps them get over some things and gives them the release they need.

[Flower7]

True... it could be either, depending on the person.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

On this link https://fightthenewdrug.org/does-porn-really-decrease-rates-of-sexual-assault/ It says for Number 1 , that porn and increase in sex crimes so
my opinion is that porn would increase sex crimes among people? Now
i could be wrong it's hard to say all kinds things can happen these day
and ages?

[Flower7]

Thanks for taking the time to look that up for me :) It was a really interesting article. I hadn't even thought of the part about a lot of violence being shown in porn. That makes it even worse.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

You're welcome @Flower7 Yes that is interesting article it makes you wonder about that violence involved with porn? :(

[Ripper_E]

I don't think it has much of an effect. Like video games and violence.

[MackToday]

In the minds of far right Christians and Muslims it does. In reality it wrecks the lives of those on the other end those who create it. It does nothing to some teenage coomer and if it does it's probably due to other mental issues he already has.

[Danny_dan92]

well honestly I feel like it would increase it more than decrease it, cause in porn some of the scenarios are like normal day to day things and they make it seem like you can engage in sex very easily.

[AynonOMouse]

Probably decreases since it gives them a release or way to get pleasure. I think it also makes people have too perverted of thoughts over time and then they don't get as much pleasure from regular stuff as they normally would have if they weren't exposed to so much other ideas.

[OGxtra]

It should alleviate or in simple terms diminish the sexual drive if the porn performs the necessary remedy of relieving ones desire !

[FatherJack]

Probably decreases , by giving mainly men , an outlet.