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by omeid2 906 days ago
It is not, it is the exact opposite.

"Lastly, pornography use has been associated with an increased likelihood of committing both verbal and physical acts of sexual aggression.

With the correlation being significantly stronger for verbal rather than physical aggression, but both were evident."

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/606dc23be90e0...

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The other observed behavior is that it has done a couple of things: sets ridiculous/false expectations, second desensitizes or commodifies sex (so in order to become aroused, despite having the partner right there, they need pornography to get them in the mood.) Not sure how much distortion has happened but it has to some degree.