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His Porn, Her Pain: Healing America's Pornography Obsession with Honest Talk about Sex
His Porn Her Pain Healing America's Pornography Obsession with Honest Talk about Sex Author:Marty Klein Ph.D. Have you ever wondered, "What do you suppose would happen if the United States were flooded with free, high-quality pornography?" We now know the answer, says Dr. Marty Klein, as this is exactly what took place 15 years ago. And what did happen? The rates of sexual assault, divorce, and child molestation declined. And yet various religious group... more »s, politicians, some feminists, anti-trafficking activists, and many marriage counselors talk unceasingly about the damage porn viewing is doing to our society. They have created a "porn panic" that has demonized the recreation of some 75 million Americans. Americans are always ready for new reasons to feel guilty and ashamed of their sexuality, and Internet porn is the newest reason. Many men prefer it over sex with their wives or girlfriends; teens use it as a misguided substitute for sex education, often disturbed by intense adults-only imagery; and psychologically vulnerable people get caught up in hours of compulsive porn surfing every night, feeling inadequate as a result. However, using clear reasoning, clinical expertise, and political savvy, Klein shows that for most people, porn is not the problem. This book eases readers' minds as Klein addresses common concerns and debunks common myths while identifying what we should be concerned about. Most importantly, the author explains how we can heal America's obsession with porn by engaging in honest talk about sex. The text includes sample conversations to help adults talk to each other about pornography and suggestions for parents on how to talk to their kids about porn--healthy discussions to help them develop "Porn Literacy." This book offers honest, thorough, expert information desperately needed by a nation of people driven to panic about pornography.« less