Initially, I found multiple compelling issues regarding the response I received from the male professional. In comparison, Erika Lust may only create 26 short erotic films a year, which is a significantly lower statistic. Some anti-porn feminists argue there is no such thing as sexual freedom in Porn, mockingly Douglas says “if forced to choose between freedom and sexuality, any feminist worth her salt would not choose sex” (Douglas, 1983:14).

I also support stronger sexual education at middle and high schools and colleges to include a discussion on the role of pornography in sexual health. From this came the invention of photography which formed the “surveillance of the female body” (Stratton, 1996:107).With “115 million visits” (Porn hub, 2019) to Porn Hub per day in 2019, it is apparent that Porn can have a considerable influence over our society.

Watching porn has been linked to a multitude of problems for individuals and wider society – but for every study maligning it, another clears its name.

The importance of the institutionalisation of the family unit and “monogamous heterosexuality as the desired norm are crucial factors in women’s oppression” (Whelehan, 1995: 75). In the past, when given the right to censor free speech, The Government has instead restricted other resources like contraception, positive sexuality discussions and safe sex education (Saul, 2003:92). Interviewee A agreed, while people could access Pornography, then “society will continue to transfer this into real life” (Kear, 2020: Interview A). The Virginia Department of Health recognizes cultural ideologies which support gender inequality as a contributing factor to sexual violence. Watching pornography may make sex feel less intimidating, especially to people who have little exposure to sex and sexual material.