"It has also set the stage for the staggering rise of problematic pornography use (PPU) and today's booming annual $15 billion online pornography industry. Widespread access to high-speed internet and the rise in smartphone usage, which accounts for an estimated 83 percent of online pornography consumption, have contributed to the growth of the industry. Currently, Pornhub, the world's largest internet pornography site, reports 3.5 billion monthly visits."
"A 2024 systematic review of problematic pornography use and mental health defines PPU as "an umbrella term that describes persistent difficulties in reducing or controlling pornography use despite negative outcomes regarding personal, relational, and/or occupational functioning." The problematic use of online pornography, unlike a number of other compulsive behaviors, is typically something that is kept secret and hidden from the view of others."
Internet expansion and smartphone adoption have driven a major rise in online pornography, producing a $15 billion annual industry and billions of monthly visits to leading sites. Smartphones account for an estimated 83 percent of online pornography consumption. Problematic pornography use (PPU) involves persistent difficulties reducing or controlling pornography consumption despite negative personal, relational, or occupational consequences. PPU commonly remains secret, producing shame and distress. Typical signs include loss of control, increasing frequency, and escalation toward novel material. Problematic pornography use can impair daily functioning and health. Breaking free is possible, particularly with trained professional support.
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