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Pornography addiction and adolescent sexuality

  • 1. Fellow in Child Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • 2. Junior Resident, Department of Psychiatry, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Pornography addiction is rising in India due to easy access to the internet. Adolescence is a critical period for the development of sexuality. The lack of correct information and curiosity regarding sex and relationships make them turn to the world of pornography. The ill effects of pornography addiction lead into adulthood as well. India has a sexually active growing adolescent population, but educational, healthcare, and other related facilities do not make space for a nuanced understanding of adolescent sexuality primarily because of the social stigma attached. Measures should be taken to bridge this gap and raise awareness amongst adolescents.

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