According to a 2022 survey of online users in the United States, a significant percentage of men in different age groups reported watching pornography in the past month. Almost *** out of every ** respondents aged between 30 and 49 years stated they watched pornographic content in the past month. Among men aged 18 to 29 years, approximately ** percent of respondents reported watching online adult content in the past month.

According to a survey of online users conducted in January 2024 among audiences in Great Britain, almost *** in ** respondents aged between 25 and 49 years reported watching porn most days. In comparison, around ** percent of respondents aged between 18 and 24 reported watching porn content between one and three times per week. Around **** in ** respondents aged between 50 and 65 reported they did not watch porn, although they said they had accessed this type of content before.

In a survey conducted in Australia in 2021, over ** percent of young respondents aged 14 to 18 years reported that they had viewed pornography. Close to one-fifth of respondents reported that they viewed pornography weekly in the year preceding the survey.

This statistic presents results from a survey among 40 to 70 year olds from the United Kingdom (UK) in January 2017 on how often they use internet pornography. *** percent of those surveyed stated that they watched internet pornography **** to *** times a week. However, the vast majority said that they have never watch internet pornography.

IntroductionProblematic online video pornography consumption is associated with sexual objectification, particularly in male consumers. However, previous studies have not considered that there is a subgroup of internet users whose consumption may become problematic due to their internet sex addiction. Such users may, in response to internet sex addiction symptoms such as craving, have increased levels of sexual objectification.MethodsIn a sample of 1,272 male consumers of online video pornography (Mage = 32.93, SDage = 9.44), we examined whether internet sex addiction is linked to sexual objectification via an online survey.ResultsWe fitted a series of structural equation models and found that men who scored higher on internet sex addiction were more likely to objectify women. More importantly, this link did not cease when controlling for the frequency of online video pornography consumption.DiscussionOur findings suggest that there are other mechanisms related to addictive symptomatology than just the link through online video pornography consumption that may contribute to sexual objectification. Addiction-related factors may have a unique role in fostering sexual objectification. Isolating internet sex addiction as a potential driver highlights the need to address objectifying behaviours in individuals struggling with this addiction.

In 2022, male users in France who were aged between 16 and 17 years were reported spending over one hour on a monthly basis engaging with pornographic websites. In comparison, female users of the same aged were reported spending around half a hour engaging with the same type of content. Among adults, men were spending over two years per month on pornographic websites, while women in the same age group spent around ** minutes on such websites.

This file is part of replication data for: "Relation between attitudes towards pornography consumption, peer sexual behaviors and attitudes towards premarital sex among the college students in Guangdong province, China".

This dataset belongs to a study which aimed to determine the association between four family assets and pornography use. This study presents cross-sectional data from an ongoing international study (Yourlife Project) about the adolescent´s opinions and lifestyles in affectivity, love, and sexuality. Adolescents (N = 2516) aged 12-15 from Chile, Mexico, Peru, and Spain.

In 2023, approximately 26 percent of young men between 16 and 29 reported watching pornography once per week. In contrast, 45 percent of women in the same age group reported to no consuming pornography at all.

According to a survey conducted in September 2022 among teenagers in the United States, almost ***** in ** respondents reported feeling ok about the amount of online porn they consumed. In comparison, ** percent of U.S. teens reported feeling they should watch less online pornography, while **** percent of respondents reported wishing they could watch more online porn.

According to a survey of users conducted in the United States between September and October 2022, 62 percent of male respondents reported having a habit of watching pornographic content. In comparison, 29 percent of respondents reported having had the habit of watching such type of content, while around eight percent of respondents preferred not to say.

This is statistical data on the occurrence and arrest of pornography using telecommunication media provided by the Women and Juvenile Crime Investigation Division of the Criminal Affairs Bureau. It shows the number of occurrences and arrests of pornography using telecommunication media by year from 2014 to 2023. The number of occurrences increased rapidly from 2020, reaching a peak of 10,563 cases in 2022, and then decreasing in 2023. The number of arrests also increased in line with the increase in the number of occurrences, but it is a low rate compared to the number of occurrences. In particular, the arrest rate tends to decrease as the number of occurrences has increased significantly since 2021. This suggests that the seriousness of pornography crimes using telecommunication media is increasing, and that effective arrest and response measures are urgently needed. The annual occurrence and arrest trends can be used to establish crime response strategies.

Description The Pornography dataset containing 18,000 different images. For the pornographic class, we have browsed websites which only host that kind of material (solving, in a way, the matter of purpose) and some social media platforms and some images extract from movies. The database consists of several genres of pornography and depicts actors of many ethnicities, including multi-ethnic ones. For the non-pornographic class, we have browsed general-public purpose images platform. In the figure below, we illustrate the diversity of the pornographic images
and the challenges of the non-pornographic ones. The huge diversity of cases in both pornographic and non pornographic images makes this task very challenging.Disclaimer

THIS DATABASE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The videos, segments, and images provided were produced by third-parties, who may have retained copyrights. They are provided strictly for non-profit research purposes, and limited, controlled distributed, intended to fall under the fair-use limitation. We take no guarantees or responsibilities, whatsoever, arising out of any copyright issue. Use at your own risk.

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Adult Entertainment Market Size 2025-2029

The adult entertainment market size is forecast to increase by USD 29.3 billion at a CAGR of 8.8% between 2024 and 2029.

The market is experiencing significant growth driven by the increasing acceptance and normalization of sexual health and wellness, leading to a in demand for adult products, particularly sex toys. This trend is further fueled by the expanding consumer base, including millennials and Gen Z, who are more open-minded and technologically savvy, driving the shift towards online sales channels. However, the market faces challenges from stringent regulatory policies regarding adult entertainment product material, which vary significantly across regions, necessitating careful navigation to ensure compliance.
Companies seeking to capitalize on market opportunities must prioritize innovation, focusing on developing body-safe, high-quality, and discreet products. Additionally, strategic partnerships and collaborations with healthcare professionals and sexual health advocacy groups can help bolster brand reputation and credibility. Overall, the market presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses that can navigate regulatory complexities and cater to evolving consumer preferences.

What will be the Size of the Adult Entertainment Market during the forecast period?

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The market encompasses a vast and dynamic economic sector, generating significant revenue through various content distribution channels and platforms. This industry, which includes adult films, periodicals, websites, and social media, is estimated to be a multi-billion-dollar global market. Digital technologies have revolutionized the industry, enabling the proliferation of streaming platforms and subscription-based services such as OnlyFans and ManyVids. Despite its economic importance, the market remains subject to various social issues and regulatory challenges. Cultural standards, worker rights, and ethical concerns continue to shape the industry's evolution. Regulation and legal issues surrounding exploitation, distribution laws, and consumer protection are ongoing challenges.
Pirated content and production laws also pose significant threats to market participants. Social media and the internet have further complicated the landscape, with many adults consuming adult content on these platforms. The rise of ethical concerns, such as control over work, body standards, and income, has become increasingly important. The industry's future direction will depend on how it navigates these complex issues while adhering to evolving cultural norms and regulatory requirements.

How is this Adult Entertainment Industry segmented?

The adult entertainment industry research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in 'USD billion' for the period 2025-2029, as well as historical data from 2019-2023 for the following segments.

Distribution Channel

  Offline
  Online


Gender

  Female
  Male
  Non-Binary


Type

  Adult Videos/Movies
  Adult Games
  Live Performances
  Magazines and Books
  Sex Toys and Accessories
  Virtual Reality (VR) Content


Age Group

  18-24
  25-34
  35-44
  45+


Geography

  North America

    US
    Canada


  APAC

    China
    India
    Japan


  Europe

    France
    Germany
    Italy
    UK


  South America

    Argentina
    Brazil


  Middle East and Africa

    Egypt
    KSA
    Oman
    UAE


  Rest of World (ROW)

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The offline segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period. The market encompasses various sectors, including user-generated content, pirated content, and professional production. Piracy and copyright infringement pose significant challenges, with pirated content proliferating on digital platforms. Legal issues surrounding pornography, consent, and cultural standards continue to shape the market. Branding, customization, and personalization are crucial marketing strategies for businesses in this industry. Payment processing and eCommerce have become essential components, with platforms like OnlyFans and ManyVids offering monetization opportunities. Social media and streaming platforms have expanded the market's reach, enabling new audience segments. Regulation, distribution laws, and production laws are key considerations for businesses. Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and digital technologies are transforming the industry, offering innovative experiences.

Ethical issues, worker rights, and consumer protection are essential social issues. The market's economic significance is substantial, with a global reach and cross-cultural appeal. The sex tech industry generates income through various channels, including digital advertisements, financial services, and collaborations. Social attitudes towards adult content conti

According to a survey of online users conducted in January 2024, ** percent of women in Great Britain were very unwilling to date potential partners who consumed pornography. In comparison, only ** percent of responding men reporting feeling the same. Additionally, ** percent of male respondents stated they were somewhat willing to date a partner who consumed pornography.

Nearly 37 percent of men and 25.5 percent of women surveyed in Mexico reported an increase in their consumption of pornography during the COVID-19 pandemic, as of May 2020. Meanwhile, 35 percent of women and 23 of men surveyed in the Latin American country said they were consuming less porn during the quarantine. Nearly four out of ten respondents of both genders said that their porn consumption was the same as it was prior to the social isolation caused by the pandemic. Nearly 38 percent of Mexican participants of the survey were sharing more sexual content during the pandemic.

Image-based sexual abuse (IBSA) is underreported in India like other sexual crimes. In the statistics published by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), the distribution of image-based abuse content is clubbed with the distribution of pornography. This method of sorting and logging offences makes it hard to discern incidents of image-based abuse from consensual pornography. Thus, NCRB statistics about the incidence of IBSA are not conclusive. This random sample of about 50 news reports of IBSA incidents that occurred in different parts of the country since 2013 shows that the most frequent impact on victims is suicide or attempted suicide. It also shines a light on the actions of perpetrators that tend to occur in conjunction with the non-consensual capture, creation, publishing or distribution of nude, partially nude or sexually explicit images and videos.

Rohini Lakshané created this document in June 2024 as a part of a series of articles on IBSA for FactorDaily .

The first article in the series, which references this dataset, is published here: The crying shame of image-based abuse

This document contains a random sample that is meant to be indicative, not exhaustive.

The sample was created from top search results on Google News with the country setting restricted to India.

Search strings: revenge porn, morphed nudes, leaked nudes, leaked nude videos, leaked videos OYO hotel

The contents of Column E (Actions of perpetrators in addition to non-consensual shooting and/ or distribution), Column F (Impact on victims) and Column G (Additional notes/ observations) are noted solely on the basis of the contents of the news reports.

In addition, this spreadsheet contains 8 incidents/ cases that were high-profile, that is, they received much public and media attention, and 4 reports that the researcher considers noteworthy.

This dataset avoids the use of the word "blackmail" because of its racist connotations. The words "extortion" and "intimidation" are used instead.

Data is provided AS-IS, without warranty as to accuracy or completeness.

(Please download and use the latest version of this record, not the prior ones.)

Market Size statistics on the Adult & Pornographic Websites industry in the US

The dataset contains year-, state-, type-of-crime- and gender-wise compiled data on the number of different types of crimes which were committed against children and the number of victims who were affected by the same crimes. The different types of crimes covered in the dataset include kidnapping and abduction crimes such as kidanapping and abduction for the purpose of murder, begging, ransom, compelling for marriage, procuration of minor girls, importation of girls from foreign countries, missing deemed as kidnapped, etc., fatal crimes such as murder, attempt to commit murder, muder with rape, abetment of suicide of child, infanticide, foeticide, trafficking and sexual crimes such buying and selling of minors for prostitution, use of children for pornography, transmiting sexual content and material involving children in sexually explicit acts, sexual assualt, penetrative sexual assault, rape, and other crimes such as child labour, child marriage, exposure, abandaonment, simple hurt, grievous hurt, insult and assualt of damage modesty, crimes under juvenile justice act and transplantation of organs act, etc.

Description The Pornography dataset containing image and video dataset.It contain 30800 images in image dataset and the description and addresses for video dataset.For the pornographic image class, we have browsed websites which only host that kind of material (solving, in a way, the matter of purpose) and some social media platforms and some images extract from movies. The database consists of several genres of pornography and depicts actors of many ethnicities, including multi-ethnic ones. For the non-pornographic class, we have browsed general-public purpose images platform. The huge diversity of cases in both pornographic and non pornographic images makes this task very challenging.In video dataset we used scenes from some known movies and serials.Disclaimer

THIS DATABASE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The videos, segments, and images provided were produced by third-parties, who may have retained copyrights. They are provided strictly for non-profit research purposes, and limited, controlled distributed, intended to fall under the fair-use limitation. We take no guarantees or responsibilities, whatsoever, arising out of any copyright issue. Use at your own risk.