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Why do I look at adult pornography?

Posted by: Jenna Mackay

Published: 14/10/2024

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Why do I look at adult pornography?

Pornography is made to sexually arouse people. But different people might look at it for very different reasons.

Exercise 3: Why do you view adult pornography?

Here are a few possible reasons.

For sexual gratification
Exposure to new things
To explore sexuality
To escape the real world
As a sexual outlet or to reduce sexual tension
To stop feeling bored
To feel better

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