Comments on: Apparently, If a Woman Watches Porn, She is Going to Get Raped

By: DuWayne

DuWayne — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 02:57:22 +0000

There are several studies that have indicated that men who “use” porn are more likely to sexually assault women. Note, that does not = a causal relationship. And it is also important to note that many of these studies were limited, while some were outright dishonest. There have been all sorts of shenanigans with these sorts of studies, largely because they aren’t usually being designed and run by scientists. Not only are they not being run by scientists, those who do have no interest in actually listening to scientists.

A lot like the fucking morons who run those stupid fucking anorexia workshops don’t listen to scientists. Instead, if anything, making things worse.

Sorry, people who let their agenda drive their “research” piss me off – a lot. And I know very well what it feels like to have an idea, an agenda and then discover that your presupposition was wrong. It sucks, then you move onto the next idea founded on better information.

By: Outspoken Clitic

Outspoken Clitic — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:28:35 +0000

I wish this were how it worked! I could totally outrun a CD case.

By: Britni TheVadgeWig

Britni TheVadgeWig — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:20:57 +0000

Thanks. I was too lazy to go searching.

By: twg

twg — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:20:22 +0000

Wait, are we all going to get raped BY porn? OH MY GOD THE CD CASE IS COMING RIGHT FOR US. RUN AWAY!

That makes about as much sense as her hypothesis.

By: Outspoken Clitic

Outspoken Clitic — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:55:25 +0000

Study: http://scienceblogs.com/thoughtfulanimal/2010/06/just_how_bad_is.php
Analysis: http://www.charlieglickman.com/2010/06/the-bothand-of-the-porn-wars/
More Analysis: http://pandagon.net/index.php/site/comments/the_complicated_relationship_of_sexual_aggression_and_porn/

By: Kittie

Kittie — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:49:45 +0000

Have yet to see any.
However, the claim that only porn lowers inhibitions around sexual violence is in itself redonkulous. I mean, seriously? Where is the average human confronted with violence, slut-shaming, sexual assault and coercion masked as seduction and victim blaming daily?
In porn? Or is it maaaaybe every other media, be it tv or newspapers or whatever?
Only a subset of porn actually presents “sexual violence”, namely BD/SM-porn, and this is geared towards an audience who is usually informed on the behind-the-scenes stuff like oh, communication and consent.
In most porn, the females are depicted as equally horny as the men and often get to exhibit a great deal of control over the situation.

Still the very media that fill our heads with gory violence on a daily basis lash out at porn. They should get a grip.

By: Britni TheVadgeWig

Britni TheVadgeWig — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:42:38 +0000

I will have to find the link, but there was a study that found that watching porn tended to bring out sexually aggressive/impulsive behavior in men who were ALREADY prone to sexual aggression/impulsivity, but it didn’t create sexual aggression among those that weren’t.

There is no support for porn causing rape in any way, shape, or form.

By: advizor54

advizor54 — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:37:22 +0000

I’ve heard the “porn creates rapists” rant before and it bothers me as a man and a fan of porn. I’m also dead set against the idea of using “porn addiction” as an excuse for bad behavior.

Are there any credible studies that demonstrate a strong link between porn use and sexual aggression in men or women? Many people argue that porn lowers inhibitions around sexual violence and makes it easier for men to justify sexual assault, and I’d like to see some research if its out there. Any suggestions?

By: Elodie

Elodie — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:33:49 +0000

What the everloving fuck.

My first boyfriend had watched porn for as long as he could remember because his father would leave it on with him in the room when he was a kid. When he grew up, he was totally bored by porn. And he was most definitely not a rapist.

As for watching porn leading to being sexually assaulted — wtf. How would that even work? Do you get the mark of the beast for liking porn or something?

Also, I have a very healthy fantasy life and write erotica and have never been sexually assaulted. Have I gotten a free pass from the slut-shaming because I like written porn rather than recorded porn?

By: Kittie

Kittie — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:53:42 +0000

Is it wrong that this always invokes the idea of people shoving “porn” up their various holes? I don’t even have an idea what “usable porn” would look like. I’m not talking about stuff like DVDs or magazines. It is a weird kind of non-material shoving I am imagining…
Eh… I should probably stop now. I do not sound mentally healthy.