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Porn isn’t supposed to be a teacher, but it’s educating nearly half of young people in the UK today. We want to remove the taboo around porn consumption, encourage better communication when it comes to sex and porn, and share advice from world-renowned experts. Our approach is underpinned by insights from over 5,300 18 to 28 year olds in the UK.

WHY IT'S IMPORTANT

PORN EDUCATES US MORE THAN WE THINK…

1 IN 2
Say porn was their first exposure to sex
60%
Of daily viewers say it’s shaped their expectations of real-life sex
50%
Of men say it’s their main source of sex education

PORN EDUCATES US MORE THAN WE THINK…
1 IN 2
Say porn was their first exposure to sex
60%
Of daily viewers say it’s shaped their expectations of real-life sex
50%
Of men say it’s their main source of sex education
PORN INFLUENCES US MORE THAN WE THINK…
2 IN 3
Say porn has changed what turns them on
1 IN 4
Gen Z frequently have the need to watch more extreme/different porn over time
50%
Of women believe porn reinforces male dominance
PORN WEIGHS ON US MORE THAN WE THINK…
1 IN 3
Men feel guilt after watching porn
52%
Say porn has hurt their self esteem
43%
Worry they’ll be judged for the type of porn they watch
BUT PORN CAN BE MORE BENEFICIAL THAN WE THINK…
1 IN 3
Say it’s actually helped them understand sex better
76%
Said they’ve wanted to try something they’ve seen in porn
50%
Of daily female viewers feel excited after watching

PORN INFLUENCES US MORE THAN WE THINK…

2 IN 3
Say porn has changed what turns them on
1 IN 4
Gen Z frequently have the need to watch more extreme/different porn over time
50%
Of women believe porn reinforces male dominance

PORN WEIGHS ON US MORE THAN WE THINK…

1 IN 3
Men feel guilt after watching porn
52%
Say porn has hurt their self esteem
43%
Worry they’ll be judged for the type of porn they watch

1 IN 3
Say it’s actually helped them understand sex better
76%
Said they’ve wanted to try something they’ve seen in porn
50%
Of daily female viewers feel excited after watching

BUT PORN CAN BE MORE BENEFICIAL THAN WE THINK…

VIDEO CONTENT

JOSH PIETERS
ON WHY PORN CAN MAKE US FEEL BAD
Documentary film-maker Josh Pieters attends XBIZ, “the Oscars of the porn industry”. Speaking to porn stars and experts, Josh investigates why watching porn is so stigmatised—and how it’s different from real sex.
JORDAN STEPHENS
A ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION ON THE IMPACT OF PORN
Responding to the 5,000 person survey conducted by LADbible. Musician, actor and author Jordan Stephens sits down with a group of young people for an honest conversation about porn, sex and relationships.
CHARLENE DOUGLAS
ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS ON SEX AND RELATIONSHIPS
Our research shows that nearly 50% of us are learning about sex from porn. That's why we got sex and relationships expert, Charlene Douglas, to answer your burning questions.

JOSH PIETERS

ON WHY PORN CAN MAKE US FEEL BAD

Documentary film-maker Josh Pieters attends XBIZ, “the Oscars of the porn industry”. Speaking to porn stars and experts, Josh investigates why watching porn is so stigmatised—and how it’s different from real sex.

JORDAN STEPHENS

A ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION ON THE IMPACT OF PORN

Responding to the 5,000 person survey conducted by LADbible. Musician, actor and author Jordan Stephens sits down with a group of young people for an honest conversation about porn, sex and relationships.

CHARLENE DOUGLAS

ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS ON SEX AND RELATIONSHIPS

Our research shows that nearly 50% of us are learning about sex from porn. That's why we got sex and relationships expert, Charlene Douglas, to answer your burning questions.

WATCH ALL VIDEOS HERE

OUR PARTNERS

Fumble’s a nationally recognised, award-winning sex education charity, building a safer, more informed future for young people in the digital age.
Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men's health.
With groundbreaking projects all over the world, engaging men where they are to understand what works best and accelerate change.
Pivotal Recovery was founded by renowned sex therapist Dr. Paula Hall, Pivotal Recovery provides confidential, evidence-based support for anyone concerned about their pornography use.

Fumble’s a nationally recognised, award-winning sex education charity, building a safer, more informed future for young people in the digital age.

Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men's health.
With groundbreaking projects all over the world, engaging men where they are to understand what works best and accelerate change.

Pivotal Recovery was founded by renowned sex therapist Dr. Paula Hall, Pivotal Recovery provides confidential, evidence-based support for anyone concerned about their pornography use.

THE IMPACT OF PORN

A LADBIBLE REPORT:
UNDERSTANDING GEN Z’S RELATIONSHIP WITH PORN

LADbible partnered with Movember, Fumble, and Pivotal Recovery surveying 5,300 young people across the UK about their porn consumption and sex perceptions.

DOWNLOAD REPORT HERE

THE CHANGES YOUNG PEOPLE WANT TO SEE

61%

want better sex education from ages
16 - 18

77%

want more resources to help navigate porn and sex

WHAT WE'RE CALLING FOR

A national helpline or online hub for questions about porn and relationships
Grants for non-governmental organisations who have respected credentials in this space like Fumble, Pivotal or Movember to create ongoing digital literacy campaigns
Youth friendly information & advice services for porn addiction
Age-appropriate sex (and relationship) education that is delivered by specialists and not teachers
Better digital resources sharing information about
sex, relationships and support

A national helpline or online hub for questions about porn and relationships
Grants for non-governmental organisations who have respected credentials in this space like Fumble, Pivotal or Movember to create ongoing digital literacy campaigns
Youth friendly information & advice services for porn addiction
Age-appropriate sex (and relationship) education that is delivered by specialists and not teachers
Better digital resources sharing information about
sex, relationships and support

THE IMPACT OF AGE GATING

53%
think the online safety bill is a good idea
55%
are watching less porn than they were before the bill went into effect
1 IN 3
Don't think the online safety bill is a good idea
"I think it will be effective to some extent however, the internet is vast and anything is possible on the internet."
Female, 21-24
1,800%
increase in VPN downloads (BBC)
"I don't think new-age gating laws on accessing porn online will work because there is too many ways you can bypass these restrictions.
Male, 18-20

53%
think the online safety bill is a good idea
55%
are watching less porn than they were before the bill went into effect
1 IN 3
Don't think the online safety bill is a good idea
"I think it will be effective to some extent however, the internet is vast and anything is possible on the internet."
Female, 21-24
1,800%
increase in VPN downloads (BBC)
"I don't think new-age gating laws on accessing porn online will work because there is too many ways you can bypass these restrictions.
Male, 18-20

ARTICLES:

TWO THIRDS OF GEN Z HAVE BEEN WATCHING PORN SINCE THEY WERE KIDS. SO NOW WHAT?

JORDAN STEPHENS: A DISCUSSION ABOUT PORN

Musician, actor and author Jordan Stephens sits down with a group of young people for an honest conversation about porn, sex and relationships.

JOSH PIETERS: DOCUMENTARY

PORN: WHAT THE F**K?

PORN SEX VS REAL SEX

If we think of sex like driving, then watching porn is like watching Fast & Furious. You’re able to drive a car, but the context, equipment, skills, safety precautions, and audience are very different. And like with porn, there’s so much that goes into an F&F scene which the viewer is unaware of.

COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS

Porn often portrays exaggerated, unrealistic, or purely performance-based versions of sex that don’t reflect real intimacy or communication. It can give the false impression that sex is always spontaneous, perfect, and focused solely on physical pleasure. In reality, healthy sexual experiences involve consent, trust, emotional connection, and open communication. Real sex doesn’t always look or feel like what’s shown in porn, it can be awkward and messy, but that’s what makes it authentic.

Below are some of the common misconceptions about sex that come from watching porn…

PENIS SIZE

Most “big dick” porn features guys with dicks that are 32% longer than the average erect penis. But don’t worry, 5-inch dildos are the most popular at-home purchases.

BREAST SIZE

Porn boobs are actually smaller than the average UK chest size. But this is most likely because mainstream porn puts thinner actresses on a pedestal.

TIME LENGTH

Porn films depict penetrative sex lasting much longer than the average sex session. Many male stars are able to do this because they use performance-enhancing drugs like Viagra or Cialis. But IRL, longer doesn’t always mean better.

ORGASMS

Women orgasm more IRL and men orgasm less IRL. But so many porn scenes end when the man finishes. In reality, it’s totally normal if you don’t!

POSITIONS

People seem to be doing the most athletic acts in porn for the camera. Real sex tends to be much more consistent & simple.

MINUTES WITH A PORNSTAR

In this video we sit down with Danny D, a producer, director and actor in the Porn industry.
Danny takes us through the secrets of the porn industry, the most common misconceptions people have, and why he absolutely loves his job.

THE PROCESSES PORN DOESN'T SHOW

Lots of us watch porn and can often forget that it's all a production. So is important to call out the biggest differences between what you see in porn and real sex.

THE CONVERSATIONS PORN DOESN'T SHOW

ANDY LEE ON THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSENT:
Andy talks about how he ensures every scene is safe and respectful - something that you don't see in the final cut.
REBECCA GOODWIN CLEARS UP PORN MYTHS:
Rebecca hilariously showcases some of the biggest differences between real sex and porn sex.
PAULITA PAPPEL ON WHY PORN ISN'T 100% REAL:
Paulita runs through five reasons why porn isn't 100% real and why we shouldn't using it as our #1 source of sex ed.
ESSEX BADDIE ON PORN BEING PERFORMATIVE:
Essex Baddie challenges expectations, reminding us that porn is performance, not reality - and what works on screen doesn’t always work IRL. And that’s totally normal.
CARLY RAE ON STI TESTING:
Carly Rae shares her experience getting her first STI test, reminding us that taking care of our sexual health shouldn’t be scary.

ANDY LEE ON THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSENT:
Andy talks about how he ensures every scene is safe and respectful - something that you don't see in the final cut.
REBECCA GOODWIN CLEARS UP PORN MYTHS:
Rebecca hilariously showcases some of the biggest differences between real sex and porn sex.
PAULITA PAPPEL ON WHY PORN ISN'T 100% REAL:
Paulita runs through five reasons why porn isn't 100% real and why we shouldn't using it as our #1 source of sex ed.
ESSEX BADDIE ON PORN BEING PERFORMATIVE:
Essex Baddie challenges expectations, reminding us that porn is performance, not reality - and what works on screen doesn’t always work IRL. And that’s totally normal.
CARLY RAE ON STI TESTING:
Carly Rae shares her experience getting her first STI test, reminding us that taking care of our sexual health shouldn’t be scary.

MINUTES WITH A PORN DIRECTOR

We interviewed Dick Bush, who told us how he started his filming career in porn industry, what was his weirdest shoot and what usually happens at the porn shoots that viewers don’t see.

EXPERT ADVICE

PORN ADDICTION EXPERT ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS

“I THINK I HAVE A PORN ADDICTION. WHAT DO I DO?”

Dr. Paula Hall has been working with people with porn compulsive behaviours for years. She sat down with LADbible’s Honesty Box to answer the most common questions about porn and porn addiction that she wants everyone to know the answers to.

SEX & RELATIONSHIPS THERAPIST ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS

"WHAT ARE YOUR BEST TIPS FOR BETTER SEX?"

We sat down with Charlene Douglas, a sex & relationship therapist, who answered the most commons questions she receives about sex: how often should we be having sex, how to be good be in bed, and more.

SEXUAL HEALTH GP ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS

"IS SYPHILIS BACK?"

Dr. Mark Perera sits down with LADbible to answer all your questions about sexual health: how to tell your partner you have an STI, chem-sex, and more.

FURTHER SUPPORT

Porn is everywhere and it’s totally normal if you watch it. But if you’re worried about watching too much of it or how it makes you feel, you’re not alone.

Worried about

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