It is important to note that the studies we've previously cited relate to consensual, nonviolent sexual material. Once we move beyond this to real or staged depictions nonconsensual sex acts, the research is much different. The effect of film and TV violence is important to consider in this regard. T his who attack pornographic materials typically cite sexual deviants, including one or two infamous serial killers, who reported viewing or being obsessed by violent sexual material from an early age. At the same time the majority of normal adults encounter pornographic materials without antisocial consequences.
Some men spend hours collecting and viewing pornography.
Although there are disturbed individuals who act out obsessions, the evidence indicates that for normal individuals, even an obsession with pornography doesn't lead to antisocial behavior. The addictive aspect of pornography will be covered later. T here is a common argument that pornography is degrading to women. If this is true, and if we don't assume a dual standard based on an archaic attitude about women or a belief that sex is degrading in itself, pornography must also be degrading to the men involved. This dual standard aspect of pornography is seldom, if ever, addressed.