According to Covenant Eyes, there are many effects that have been documented when children or adolescents are exposed to Pornography. They include:
- Lasting negative or traumatic emotional responses.
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- Earlier onset of first sexual intercourse, increasing the risk of STDs over the lifespan.
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- The belief that superior sexual satisfaction is attainable without having affection for one’s partner, thereby reinforcing the commoditization of sex and the objecti cation of humans.
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- The belief that being married or having a family are unattractive prospects.
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- Increased risk for developing sexual compulsions and addictive behavior.
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- Increased risk of exposure to incorrect information about human sexuality long before a minor is able to contextualize this information in ways an adult brain could.
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- Overestimating the prevalence of less common practices (e.g., group sex, bestiality, or sadomasochistic activity).
Stats and Information from Covenant Eyes
