Summary
A survey by AddictionResource.net found that nearly 1 in 10 Americans say they are addicted to pornography. The addiction is more commonly reported by men, with 11 percent of men and 3 percent of women self-identifying as addicted. Despite not being officially classified as a mental disorder, porn addiction can significantly affect personal and professional lives.
Key Facts
- Nearly 10 percent of Americans report being addicted to pornography.
- Among those who consume porn, 11 percent of men and 3 percent of women describe themselves as addicted.
- Porn addiction can lead to problems at work, with personal relationships, and within families.
- The United States is among the top ten countries for porn consumption.
- In the US, Maryland, Rhode Island, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Delaware have the longest porn viewing durations.
- 69 percent of U.S. men and 40 percent of U.S. women report watching online porn each year.
- People aged 18-25 are the most frequent viewers, with 57 percent using porn at least monthly.
- Exposure to internet porn starts early, with many boys and girls seeing it between 9 and 13 years old.
