
Matt Fradd's "The Porn Myth" demolishes pornography's harmless facade using neuroscience, psychology, and sociology. Beyond religious arguments, this eye-opening expose reveals how porn addiction damages relationships, mental health, and sexuality - sparking crucial conversations about what real intimacy actually means.
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Pornography has transformed from hidden magazines to an omnipresent digital force. What was once a chance encounter behind a gas station is now unlimited content accessible with a few clicks. This shift has created a generation where 70% of Gen Z reports regular exposure before 18, with millennials consuming at staggering rates-63% of men and 21% of women view pornography several times weekly. The $13 billion U.S. industry (part of a $97 billion global market) has become mainstream, with major corporations like Time Warner and Hilton holding financial stakes. Despite revenue declines due to free content, consumption continues rising as companies adapt through personalization and interactive features. Today's porn operates like sophisticated Fortune 500 businesses, employing psychological research and AI to maximize engagement. They understand pornography triggers powerful neurochemicals-dopamine, oxytocin, and norepinephrine-creating attachment to images rather than people. This neurological hijacking creates a feedback loop where virtual experiences become increasingly preferable to real encounters, with 58% of regular users reporting difficulty forming intimate connections.