Porn sites are banned in India. And India is the third largest consumer of the biggest porn site globally. These two facts sum up the situation in our country. We rush to ban whatever we don’t want to deal with. And porn is the poster child of grey area.
So, let’s talk porn! We ask eight questions on the good, the bad and the ugly of porn to four pairs of millennials and one pair of not-so-millennials. Watch the video for their answers, and also know what experts and studies have to say about it. Go ahead, you can take the quiz below too!
Have you watched porn?
- Yes
- No
- Eeew
Do you think it has any impact on your sex life negatively?
- Yes, of course
- No, porn and actual sex life are completely separate
- Maybe
How often do you think it's okay to watch porn?
- Never
- Whenever you want
- Not more than twice a week
Can porn contribute towards a healthy sexual life?
- That makes no sense
- Yes, it can actually be helpful
- Depends
Can porn be addictive?
- For sure
- No, it’s not a real addiction
- Don’t know
Can porn lead to sexually violent behaviour?
- Yes, it’s dangerous
- It’s not a direct cause, but only a contributing factor
- Only if the porn content is violent
Do you think porn should be called a public health crisis?
- Yes, it’s the need of the hour
- No, that doesn’t solve anything
- Why public health crisis?
Rate porn as a concept ranging from "artistic expression" as 1 to "public health crisis" as 10.
Check your answers with what the studies and experts have to say in the video!
Cameraperson: Abhishek Ranjan
Video Editor: Rahul Sanpui
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