Decades of studies from respected academic institutions have demonstrated significant impacts of

porn consumption for individuals, relationships, and society.

Our Get the Facts Resource features 15 articles that summarize relevant research on a specific

topic surrounding porn's harms to help you be more informed and more empowered with the facts.

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My name is Garrett Johnson, and you're listening to Consider Before Consuming, a podcast by Fight the New Drug.

And in case you're new here, Fight the New Drug is a non-religious and non-legislative organization

that exists to provide individuals the opportunity to make an informed decision regarding pornography

by raising awareness on its harmful effects using only science, facts, and personal accounts.

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Welcome to part eight of our Get the Fact series, where we explore the research on a specific topic surrounding porn's harms, on individuals, relationships, and society to help

you be more informed and empowered with the facts. Today's episode is how porn can impact mental

health and fuel loneliness. You can find the sources to the claims made in this episode or

read along at Ftndd.org forward slash get the facts. Now let's get to the episode.

Author and activist Naomi Wolfe has traveled all over the United States talking with college

students about relationships. And I quote, when I ask them about loneliness, a deep, sad silence descends on audiences of young men and young women alike, she says.

They know they are lonely together, and that porn is a big part of that loneliness.

What they don't know is how to get out.

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But what does porn have to do with loneliness? Dr. Gary Brooks, a psychologist

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