The content of contemporary, mainstream pornography: a literature review of content analytic studies

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Miller, Dan J.;McBain, Kerry Anne
Daniel MillerKerry McBain
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This paper provides a narrative review of recent studies (2005–2020) into the content of contemporary, mainstream pornography. Sex acts, such as vaginal sex, fellatio, and external ejaculation are ubiquitous within mainstream pornography. Cunnilingus, solo masturbation, or masturbation of a partner are all also relatively common. Condom use is infrequently depicted. While extreme sexual violence (e.g., rape) is rare, acts which some would consider to be violent (e.g., spanking) are common. Women in pornography typically enthusiastically engage in all sexual requests. Findings around the degradation of women are mixed. On some measures, men in pornography are more agentic than women; on other measures, the reverse is true.

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American Journal of Sexuality Education

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17

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1554-6128

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Taylor and Francis

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10.1080/15546128.2021.2019648