Watching pornography may not be as detrimental to how men view romantic partners as was widely believed, researchers at a Scottish university have found.
The study was done entirely by Abertay University researchers in Dundee and found that "much greater nuance" was required when considering the real effect of pornography on relationships. It contradicts widespread claims that pornography usage can impact men's ability to form or sustain relationships.
Experts tested the Coolidge effect, a theory that states the introduction of potential new love interests increases arousal in males. Participants in the study were asked to look at a series of pornographic actresses either clothed, nude or engaged in sexual intercourse.
