Why are so many men quitting porn? - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service

Loads of young men watch porn and there are plenty of studies that suggest it can be bad for mental health and relationships. Some governments have restricted access to porn sites, and there’s a growing movement towards cutting out porn.

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Freddie Woodward is a British diver and quit porn two years ago. He tell us why he did it.

Some people have healthy relationships with porn but there is some misinformation online and even harmful claims about sex, porn and masturbation. Jacqui Wakefield, our Global Health Correspondent, takes us through some of these claims.

00:00 Introduction
00:35 How common is it for men to watch porn?
01:45 Freddie's story on quitting porn
03:55 Is porn harmful to watch?
05:01 The rise of the anti-porn influencers
06:52 Does semen retention boost testosterone?
07:29 Are there health benefits of masturbation?
08:59 Healthier alternatives to quitting porn

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