It’s no secret that the digital age has made pornography more accessible and pervasive than ever. Just a click or tap away, technology has ushered porn into the mainstream culture where it has become increasingly accepted.
There have been numerous studies and stats compiled in recent years to help us understand more about who is using pornography and its effects. Below is a compilation based on a few of the current studies along with some helpful sites for pornography addiction.
Thirty percent of all internet traffic is pornography. One of three visitors of all adult web sites is a woman.
The intention behind this article is to bring awareness, show scientific evidence of the damages of porn, and provide hope. I’ve seen first-hand how porn can tear relationships apart. I know too many Christians who are “hiding” their addiction out of shame. I am fortunate to attend a church that offers help for those who are struggling with the effects of porn addiction. However, many churches do not offer anything, leaving those who struggle to remain in darkness.
But there is hope with the light of God’s love and forgiveness. The first step is acknowledging porn for what it is: A LIE. Human beings are designed for intimacy and relationship. Porn is a counterfeit for what we were designed for. It is warped, degrading, and isolating. Don’t believe me? Take a look at the stats.
Pornhub is the internet’s largest portal of porn. Founded in 2007, it has grown to hold over five million videos viewed by over 75 million visitors a day. (Forbes, May 25, 2017)
Pornhub showed the following numbers from 2014.†
Please keep in mind this is just one site, however, it is worldwide.
- Total visits: 18.35 billion
- Number of videos viewed: 78.9 billion; 11 vide