Only you can determine whether it's good or bad for you, it all boils down to what you think is right for you, not what other people think. If you enjoy porn and it doesn't cause any issues in your life, then by all means, enjoy it to your heart's content. If you believe porn is wrong for you, there's no reason in the world to expose yourself to it. That's also a valid choice. Porn isn't for everyone. If you already have a poor body image or worry about sexual performance, you may consider examining your motivations to use it more carefully. Here are some signs that you may be struggling with your porn use. You're spending more time on it than you wish. It's affecting your work or relationships. You feel that you don't have control over your porn use and are distressed by it. Your sexual expectations have become unrealistic. You find it difficult to experience pleasurable solo or partnered sex. You feel shameful or guilty about watching or otherwise engaging with porn. Porn itself isn't bad. Let's start by saying a lot of people watch, read, look at or listen to porn. There is nothing inherently wrong with that. Pornography includes a huge range of products from homemade photos of loving couples to mass produced erotic movies designed to turn a large profit. A person must judge whether porn is good or bad based on their values, the scientific research on porn related issues that matter most to them, and the effect pornography has on their life. If you don't approve of porn and don't want to be exposed to it, there's nothing wrong with that, either. How you engage with it, on the other hand, can be most people who use porn can do so without negative consequences. You can enjoy it whether you're single or in a committed relationship. It can add another dimension to sexual enjoyment or open the lines of communication with your partner. For others, using porn can get in the way of relationships. For example, if one of you is into porn, and the other is totally against it, or if one of you is into a type of porn, the other simply can't tolerate. Too much porn use can sometimes lead to unrealistic sexual expectations or body image issues. It's important to remember what you see important isn't reality actors act and directors direct. They get together to make porn flicks for a targeted audience. When you're watching a porn film, you're watching a work of fiction. It's no more spontaneous and natural than an action movie or a romantic comedy. Not that there's anything wrong with fiction. It's fun. As long as you don't lose sight of this, you should be just fine. But if you start comparing your own body sexual performance or ability to attract a sexual partner to the fictional standards of porn, you could be in for some issues with confidence and self esteem. It isn't a standard for sex education. Either porn may even have several benefits, like normalizing desire and self exploration humans come with a wide variety of desires. We may sometimes wonder if our is our normal, arousal porn can help a person become physically aroused. This may make it easier to have sex with a partner or to enjoy solo sex. When it comes to sexuality. We're often too intimidated or embarrassed to ask about such things. What a relief to find out we're not so different after all. While you might learn a thing or two from watching porn or reading a sexy book, it shouldn't be considered an alternative to sex education, which is an entirely different thing. Remember, porn is pure fantasy. It isn't created to teach anything about human relationships, sexual development, or sexual health. So it probably won't provide much in the way of enlightenment in those areas. Removing the sense of taboo can allow for discussions about healthy consumption just how many people view porn is hard to say. Even today, some people may be unwilling to admit to using porn. the very definition of porn can even vary from person to person. What we do know is that using porn has become common, even within romantic relationships. It can also be a way to discover new things. Have you ever wondered if you're the only one who doesn't know what a certain sexual position or idea is all about? That's one reason people, especially younger folks turn to porn to satisfy their curiosities. College is certainly a time of learning and exploration. That includes sex. And for some folks, it can be a safe way to explore