If you’ve ever visited the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, you’ve no doubt taken note of the pornographic images still visible on buildings excavated from the volcanic ash spewed by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Those erotic pictures are so emblematic of this important archeological site (and popular tourist destination) that they’re reproduced on items you can buy at the souvenir stands out front.
Pornography has been around for a long time. But it’s never been as technically sophisticated or easily accessible as it is today. It’s available on our computers, our tablets, our smart phones. Certain TV channels and websites provide it on demand 24/7. Moreover, the pornographic spirit- if not the most extreme content- shapes much mainstream entertainment intended for mass audiences. Pornography is big business.
Researchers have determined that consumption of pornographic imagery has neurological effects similar to those caused by drugs. Mental function is actually changed. As someone views erotic pictures (either still or moving), over time not only does the experience become physically addictive, the brain starts to develop tolerance. Read more…
