Payal Kanwar Chandel1, Ahna Thesni K.K.2 and Nidhi Kalonia3,*
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Abstract: Pornography production and consumption have drastically expanded in recent decades as a result of widespread usage of the internet and easy access to new technologies. More than 120 million people regularly visit porn websites. Increased access to pornography has been accompanied by rising concerns that it impacts health and well-being. This review seeks to deepen the understanding of how pornography consumption may influence body image and self-esteem. To achieve this objective, a comprehensive review of the literature was conducted, examining a broad spectrum of scholarly articles from databases such as Google Scholar, ResearchGate, and ShodhGanga. The focus was specifically on
the effects of pornography on aspects of body image and self-esteem. The findings of this review reveal a consistent pattern: pornography consumption often negatively impacts self-esteem and body image, contributing to decreased psychological well-being. This review highlights the complex relationship between pornography use, self-esteem, and body image, emphasizing the need for further research to address its psychological implications more comprehensively.
Keywords: Pornography, Porn Consumption, Self-Esteem, Body Image.