What makes it a sad truth? I personally see it as joyous, in that humanity is finally shedding the notion that our bodies and their needs are some sinful burden we must eschew.
There are pros and cons to everything, and while it is normalizing a lot of otherwise healthy sexuality, it can also appeal to our most base behaviors and unhealthy desires.
All good things in moderation is more important and more difficult these days than ever before.
Just yesterday there was an article on the modern resurgence stoicism on HN. While you see it as sexual freedom, others might see it as just another example of hedonism (which they don't believe is something worth striving for in life).
Like said it's my personal opinion. However, there are tons of studies that support porn impacting society and relationships in a negative way. Just Google it.
All good things in moderation is more important and more difficult these days than ever before.