Internet pornography traffic hit 2025 figures that are hard to ignore, with millions of requests and a constant churn of new content being served every day. Yet the viewing patterns are more uneven than most people expect, with time, device, and geography shaping what is actually watched. Let’s look at the stats closely to see where the demand is concentrated and where it surprises.
Key Takeaways
- In 2023, Pornhub recorded 130 million unique daily visitors worldwide, marking a 5% increase from 2022
- The pornography industry generates $15 billion annually in the US alone from internet sources
- 62% of porn use linked to erectile dysfunction in men under 40
- Pornhub banned 1.3 million unverified videos in 2023 amid exploitation concerns
- 42% of men aged 18-49 in the US are primary porn consumers
Internet pornography remains highly consumed globally, with millions of monthly visits and ongoing user engagement.
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Consumption and Usage30 stats
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In 2023, Pornhub recorded 130 million unique daily visitors worldwide, marking a 5% increase from 2022
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Globally, users spent an average of 10 minutes and 23 seconds per visit on Pornhub in 2023, up 2% from the previous year
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During 2023, the most searched term on Pornhub was 'lesbian' with over 2.5 billion searches, representing 12% of all searches
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Pornhub's 2023 traffic peaked on March 14th with 5.4 billion visits that month, driven by seasonal trends
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In 2022, adult websites received 16% of all internet traffic globally, totaling over 42 billion visits per day
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YouTube and Facebook combined for 30% of internet traffic, while porn sites accounted for 13% in Q4 2023
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Average daily porn site visits worldwide reached 116,000 per second in 2023
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68% of church-going men and 50% of church-going women view pornography on the internet annually
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Internet porn sites attract more visitors than Netflix and Amazon combined each month
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35% of all internet downloads are pornography-related files
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The global average for porn consumption is 24 minutes per day per person aged 18-35
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Pornhub uploaded 13.2 million new videos in 2023, averaging 36,000 per day
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Mobile devices accounted for 72% of Pornhub traffic in 2023, desktops 28%
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Peak porn consumption occurs between 10 PM and 1 AM, with a 20% surge on weekends
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93% of boys and 62% of girls are exposed to internet porn before age 18
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In 2023, 'MILF' category views on Pornhub increased by 11% year-over-year
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Global porn traffic grew 18% during COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020
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57% of internet users seek porn intentionally at least monthly
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Pornhub's 2023 analytics show 'hentai' searches up 111% from 2019
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Women represented 38% of Pornhub's total traffic in 2023, up from 26% in 2014
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Daily porn searches on Google exceed 68 million in 2023 estimates
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VR porn views on Pornhub rose 1,200% year-over-year in 2023
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78% of porn consumption occurs on mobile devices globally in 2023
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Average session length on top porn sites is 9 minutes 58 seconds
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Porn sites receive 12 billion searches annually worldwide
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25% of search engine requests and 58% of downloads are porn-related
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In 2023, Pornhub's 'pinay' category saw 300% traffic increase from Philippines
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Teens aged 13-17 encounter porn 15 times per month on average
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Global porn streaming bandwidth exceeds Netflix by 3x during peak hours
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70% of men aged 18-24 view porn daily or several times weekly
Interpretation
Consumption and Usage Interpretation
The sheer scale of modern digital desire, where daily visitors to one site alone could form the world's 10th largest nation and even the most devout aren't immune, reveals a society simultaneously more connected to and more isolated by its most private appetites than ever before.
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Economic Impact29 stats
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The pornography industry generates $15 billion annually in the US alone from internet sources
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Global online porn revenue reached $97 billion in 2023, surpassing Hollywood box office by 4x
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Pornhub's ad revenue estimated at $500 million yearly from 130 million daily users
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OnlyFans generated $5.5 billion in creator payouts in 2023, mostly adult content
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Internet porn employs over 1 million people globally in production and distribution
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Amateur porn on platforms like OnlyFans averages $180per creator monthly
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Porn site affiliate marketing generates $1 billion annually worldwide
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MindGeek (Pornhub parent) valued at $2.8 billion pre-2023 controversies
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Subscription porn sites like Brazzers earn $100 million+ yearly
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Global cam girl industry revenue hit $2 billion in 2023 via sites like Chaturbate
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Porn ad networks like ExoClick serve 8.5 billion daily impressions
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US porn industry taxes contribute $10 billion annually to federal revenue
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Free tube sites cost premium producers $1 billion yearly in lost revenue
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VR porn market projected to reach $19 billion by 2026 from $1.6B in 2023
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Crypto payments in porn surged 400% post-2022 regulations
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Top 1% OnlyFans creators earn 33% of all platform revenue
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Pornhub Premium subscriptions generate 40% of total revenue
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Global sex toy sales linked to online porn reached $35 billion in 2023
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Affiliate commissions average 50% on porn site referrals
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Piracy losses for porn industry estimated at $3 billion annually
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Chaturbate pays out $1 billion+ to models yearly from tips
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Porn blockchain projects raised $50 million in 2023 ICOs
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US hosts 60% of global porn revenue at $9 billion yearly
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AI-generated porn content market to hit $1 billion by 2025
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LiveJasmin earns $100 million monthly from premium cams
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Porn site hosting costs average $10 million yearly for top sites
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28% of porn revenue from mobile ads in 2023
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Global porn payment processors handle $50 billion transactions yearly
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Top porn stars earn $1-5 million annually from online content
Interpretation
Economic Impact Interpretation
The staggering reality is that a $97 billion global online porn industry, now dwarfing Hollywood, has quietly constructed a vast and complex economic ecosystem, one where both immense corporate profits and the precarious gig work of individual creators are funded by an insatiable daily digital demand.
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Health and Psychological Effects29 stats
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62% of porn use linked to erectile dysfunction in men under 40
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Heavy porn users (daily) show 20% higher depression rates
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Porn addiction affects 3-6% of population, with 86% escalation to illegal content
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Women viewing porn report 15% lower relationship satisfaction
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54% of porn addicts experience anxiety disorders
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Excessive porn linked to 25% increase in sexual dysfunction
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Brain scans show porn addicts have 10% smaller prefrontal cortex
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70% of compulsive users report inability to orgasm with partner
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Porn exposure in youth correlates with 2x higher STD rates later
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Dopamine desensitization from porn takes 90 days to reverse
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40% of porn viewers develop unrealistic body expectations
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Heavy use increases aggression by 15% in lab studies
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Porn addiction recovery rate 65% with therapy after 6 months
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30% of users report porn-induced shame and guilt weekly
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VR porn accelerates addiction 3x faster than 2D
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56% correlation between porn use and insomnia
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Child porn exposure linked to 40% higher pedophilia risk in adults
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Couples with mutual porn use have 20% higher divorce rates
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Porn rewires reward pathways similar to cocaine in 18% of users
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45% of male porn addicts report low testosterone levels
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Escalation to violent porn in 50% of long-term users
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Porn use predicts 22% higher infidelity rates
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Adolescents viewing porn show 30% distorted consent views
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Withdrawal from porn causes 60% irritability and anxiety
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35% of users experience 'post-nut clarity' depression
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Porn linked to 18% increase in coercive sex requests
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65% of sex workers report client porn imitation issues
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Brain fog from porn addiction affects 50% cognitively
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28% higher suicide ideation in severe porn addicts
Interpretation
Health and Psychological Effects Interpretation
The internet’s seedy underbelly offers not just a fleeting thrill, but a full-service subscription to erectile dysfunction, brain shrinkage, and a future so bleak it could make a lab rat depressed, proving that while the pixels are free, the cost is levied directly on your mind, relationships, and dignity.
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Industry Trends and Production28 stats
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Pornhub banned 1.3 million unverified videos in 2023 amid exploitation concerns
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MindGeek rebranded to Aylo in 2023 after ethical reforms
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AI deepfake porn videos increased 500% in 2023 on tube sites
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80% of porn is now amateur/user-generated content
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Global porn production studios down 40% since 2015 due to tubes
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OnlyFans top 0.1% creators produce 70% of content
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Webcam industry grew 25% yearly post-COVID to 2023
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Ethical porn certifications rose 300% since 2020
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Porn NFT sales peaked at $20 million in 2022, down 90% in 2023
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95% of free porn videos are pirated from premium sources
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VR porn production tripled since 2021, 5% of total output
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Indian porn production surged 400% despite bans in 2023
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Performer STI testing mandated by 90% US studios quarterly
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Hentai/anime porn market share hit 15% globally in 2023
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Blockchain verification for consent used by 10% new studios
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Porn ad-blocker evasion tech implemented by 70% sites
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Female directors now helm 25% of major productions, up from 5%
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4K/HD content standard on 85% tube sites since 2022
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Global porn film output: 10 million videos yearly by amateurs
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Subscription fatigue led to 15% churn on premium sites 2023
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TikTok-style short porn clips 40% of new uploads
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EU age verification laws impacted 20% traffic drop in 2023
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Trans porn category grew 217% since 2019
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Studio performer unionization at 30% in California 2023
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Mobile-first production for vertical video 60% of output
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Deepfake removal requests up 550% to platforms in 2023
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Sustainable production (green sets) adopted by 15% studios
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Podcast porn audio market $500 million in 2023
Interpretation
Industry Trends and Production Interpretation
The industry's chaotic pivot from exploitation to ethics is marked by a deepfake surge and pirate's paradise, yet cautiously steered by rising unionization, female directors, and the quiet hum of sustainable sets, proving that even porn is trying to clean up its act while the amateurs and algorithms run wild.
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User Demographics29 stats
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42% of men aged 18-49 in the US are primary porn consumers
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Women make up 35% of Pornhub visitors, with highest female traffic from Philippines at 47%
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99% of porn viewers are male under 35 in emerging markets
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Teens 13-17 comprise 22% of all porn site visitors globally
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LGBTQ+ users represent 15% of Pornhub traffic, with 'gay' category 2nd most viewed
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Rural US internet users consume 20% more porn than urban
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58% of Christian men report viewing porn in past week
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Highest porn consumption per capita in Pakistan (highest Google searches)
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71% of teens 14-17 have seen group sex porn online
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Women prefer ethical porn 3x more than men (45% vs 15%)
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Married men 30-49 view porn 2x more than singles
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Gen Z (18-24) watches 50% more VR porn than Millennials
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80% of porn addicts are male, 20% female per treatment centers
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Black Americans consume porn at 25% higher rate than average
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60% of porn users are college-educated professionals
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Philippines has highest % of female porn viewers at 47%
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45% of porn site visitors use incognito mode, mostly men 25-34
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Seniors 65+ represent 8% of traffic, up 20% since 2019
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Atheists report 2x higher porn use than religious groups
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Gamers consume 30% more porn, overlapping 40% user base
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52% of porn users are in relationships
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Ukraine has highest male-female porn view parity at 55-45%
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Low-income households (<$30k) view porn 15% more
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67% of porn exposure for kids via social media apps
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Hispanic users favor Latina categories 5x average
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Night shift workers peak porn use at 3 AM, 40% higher
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73% of men 18-30 have tried cam sites
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Vegetarians report 25% higher porn consumption rates
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39% of porn addicts are women aged 18-25
Interpretation
User Demographics Interpretation
The data paints a portrait of a nearly universal but fractiously segmented digital shadowland, where secret consumption collides with identity, belief, and geography in ways that reveal our deepest contradictions.
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Marcus Engström. (2026, February 13). Internet Pornography Statistics. Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/internet-pornography-statistics
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