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SynthesisAdvances in experimental medicine and biology2026

Pornography Consumption and Male Sexual Dysfunction: A Systematic Review.

Zisimos Zacharopoulos, Christos Georgiou, Elena Critselis, Xanthi Tigani, Christina Kanaka-Gantenbein, Flora Bacopoulou

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Zisimos ZacharopoulosPostgraduate Course on the Science of Stress and Health Promotion, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
Christos GeorgiouPostgraduate Course on the Science of Stress and Health Promotion, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
Elena CritselisPostgraduate Course on the Science of Stress and Health Promotion, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
Xanthi TiganiPostgraduate Course on the Science of Stress and Health Promotion, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
Christina Kanaka-GantenbeinPostgraduate Course on the Science of Stress and Health Promotion, First Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Aghia Sophia Children's Hospital, Athens, Greece.
Flora BacopoulouPostgraduate Course on the Science of Stress and Health Promotion, Center for Adolescent Medicine and UNESCO Chair in Adolescent Health Care, First Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Aghia Sophia Children's Hospital, Athens, Greece. fbacopoulou@med.uoa.gr.

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Abstract

The goal of this systematic review was to explore whether pornography consumption, which is constantly increasing, is associated with sexual dysfunction problems. A comprehensive literature search was conducted in two databases (Scopus and PubMed) to identify appropriate studies published from 2013 to 2023. Following the PRISMA guidelines and exclusion criteria, 11 articles were finally included in this review. Mixed findings exist in the literature concerning pornography viewing. While some studies showed significant associations between pornography watching and experience of sexual problems, others showed either no association at all or even beneficial effects. Frequency of pornography consumption did not seem to be a predictor factor for sexual dysfunctions as much as problematic use of pornography. Findings suggest that mere watching of pornography is not a significant risk factor for developing a sexual dysfunction. The association of pornography and sexual problems seems to be more complex and indirect, with problematic use, body dissatisfaction, and insecurities playing a significant role.

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EroticaSexual Dysfunction, PhysiologicalSexual Dysfunctions, PsychologicalHumansMaleRisk FactorsSexual BehaviorEroticaPornographySexual dysfunctionSexualitySexual problems

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