Abstract
Despite the increasing attention to pornography as a research topic over the past 20 years, little research has explored the relation between pornography use and both sexual satisfaction and infidelity in a romantic relationship. Research results consistently show that pornography use is positively correlated with infidelity in romantic relationships, but the evidence is mixed for short-term versus long-term sexual satisfaction. Pornography use is positively associated with short-term sexual satisfaction but not necessarily long-term satisfaction. However, studies of self-esteem and delay of gratification indirectly suggest that pornography use has a negative influence on long-term sexual satisfaction.
Recommended Citation
(2015)
"Pornography Use in Romantic Relationships,"
Intuition: The BYU Undergraduate Journal of Psychology: Vol. 11:
Iss.
1, Article 7.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/intuition/vol11/iss1/7