Women struggle with pornography too… so why do we only speak to men and boys about it?
While porn use has traditionally been seen as a men’s issue, Naked Truth Project says it is vital to raise awareness of the struggles women face too and remove the shame and stigma that prevents many women from seeking the help and support they need. Source: Miriam Alonso / Pexels Decades of media depicting guys hiding porn under mattresses, the “porn talk” at church being restricted to a men’s weekend away, and limited resources addressing female porn use have all helped to create the misconception that only men watch porn. The stories of our community paint a different picture. Bethany stumbled across porn by mistake at an early age. Naturally curious, her accidental exposure grew into a habit that was all-consuming by the time she reached university, impacting her studies, her relationships, her mental health, and her faith. Driven to secrecy by shame, she carried the weight of her addiction alone for years. She said: “Being a woman made this stuff more difficult to talk about...