The Questioning Pornography Podcast seeks to promote thoughtful and critical conversation on porn’s effects on individuals and society, relying upon scientific research, empirical data, and anecdotal evidence.
In this episode Lily speaks with Dr. John Foubert, leading expert on the intersection between Pornography & Sexual Violence. She was grateful for the opportunity to ask him some of the trickier questions on this issue that she’s been wrestling with for a while. They discuss such questions as: Can pornography actually decrease rape rates, by providing a mechanism for the release of sexual tension? Is there really a difference between using people in pornography as tools/commodities to serve our own sexual pleasure vs. using people as tools/commodities to serve our own purposes in other types of commercial exchanges? Are there nuances to acknowledge when it comes to what types of acts in pornography should be considered “violent”? Why do different studies assessing the rates of violence in pornography get such different results? If you enjoy these conversations, please consider supporting her on Patreon to help her continue producing episodes.
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