Porn In a Positive Perspective
Sexual Emotions & Behaviors
Educational Use
Educational material should provide all information about sex, and dispel any commonly believed myths.
Porn or sexually explicit material (SEM) is used in school in order to educate the young. Most school use (SEM) in order to incorporate a wide range of topics such as;
Since the introduction of Porn/sexual explicit material in school, many organization/programs have been created in order to inform/prepare children/adults of sexual activities & behaviors.
Sexual Attitude Restructuring (SAR), created in the 1960s, use pornography films, small group discussions, and informational lectures as a way to help educational, medical, and clinical professionals reassess their own attitudes about various aspects of sexuality, lower their anxieties about sexual activities, and become comfortable with the subjects that comprise the field of human sexuality.
Clinical Use
Since sex does not always come naturally, individuals and couples may bring sexual concerns and dissatisfaction to psychotherapy.
Clinically, therapist may even suggest patients to explore their sexuality in creative efforts (e.g., writing, painting, photography).
A recent interview of a few clinicians, highlighted the multiple ways in which they use sexual explicit material to help a patient.
Source: Watson, M., & Smith, R. D. (2012). Positive Porn: Educational, Medical, and Clinical Uses. American Journal Of Sexuality Education, 7(2), 122-145. doi:10.1080/15546128.2012.680861
Sexual Emotions & Behaviors
- Pornography gives access to information about sexuality/sexual health
- Porn also diminishes sexual anxiety, and encourages sexual expression.
- May also enhance individual enjoyment and relational connection.
- Access to sexually explicit media promotes safe satisfaction of sexual curiosities that others may deem dangerous or deviant.
- Some studies have shown that online viewing of porn may lead to the formation of virtual communities in which isolated, socially or sexually anxious individuals can communicate, find romantic partners and even practice sexual behaviors in a safe setting.
- A study survey of 62 females & 42 males showed that their main reasons for turning to the internet for sexual expression were safety concerns, desire for sexual outlets, and to expand sexual knowledge and repertoire (Smith, 2001)
- Another study done at a Canadian college showed that students sexual self-esteem positively correlated with their self-reported exposure to sexually explicit material.
- 2/3 of the female participants at the Canadian college also showed that due to the exposure of sexually explicit material, it had a positive effect on their sexual behavior.
Educational Use
Educational material should provide all information about sex, and dispel any commonly believed myths.
Porn or sexually explicit material (SEM) is used in school in order to educate the young. Most school use (SEM) in order to incorporate a wide range of topics such as;
- Anatomy
- Puberty
- Childbirth
- Contraception
- Masturbation
- STDs
- Sexual Orientation
- Sexual Attitudes & Behaviors
Since the introduction of Porn/sexual explicit material in school, many organization/programs have been created in order to inform/prepare children/adults of sexual activities & behaviors.
Sexual Attitude Restructuring (SAR), created in the 1960s, use pornography films, small group discussions, and informational lectures as a way to help educational, medical, and clinical professionals reassess their own attitudes about various aspects of sexuality, lower their anxieties about sexual activities, and become comfortable with the subjects that comprise the field of human sexuality.
Clinical Use
Since sex does not always come naturally, individuals and couples may bring sexual concerns and dissatisfaction to psychotherapy.
Clinically, therapist may even suggest patients to explore their sexuality in creative efforts (e.g., writing, painting, photography).
A recent interview of a few clinicians, highlighted the multiple ways in which they use sexual explicit material to help a patient.
- Psychologist/sex therapist: I use sexually explicit material to jump start arousal. For couples or singles, gay or straight, this is a useful method to decrease shyness and increase arousal and desire. Certain erotic material is very helpful to decrease shame.
- Psychologist: I use sexually explicit films to help some persons develop sexual fantasies. I've found this helpful with women who have been particularly conservative or rigidly religious; those who have been anorgasmic.
- Psychologist/sex therapist; Particularly in situations where one of the partners is addicted, i try to help them find visual material that fits the overlap between two fantasy lives. When alone, they could use their solitary fantasy material but, if using visual material together, they need to find material that us exciting for both.
- Psychologist/sex therapist; For women who have been sexually abused watching more loving healthy explicit material gives them some models of behavior that are achievable. This helpful for their partners as well.
Source: Watson, M., & Smith, R. D. (2012). Positive Porn: Educational, Medical, and Clinical Uses. American Journal Of Sexuality Education, 7(2), 122-145. doi:10.1080/15546128.2012.680861