Fernández-Ruiz, M.; López-Entrambasaguas, O.M.; Martínez-Linares, J.M.; Granero-Molina, J. Young Women’s Attitudes and Concerns Regarding Pornography and Their Sexual Experiences: A Qualitative Approach. Healthcare2023, 11, 2877.
Fernández-Ruiz, M.; López-Entrambasaguas, O.M.; Martínez-Linares, J.M.; Granero-Molina, J. Young Women’s Attitudes and Concerns Regarding Pornography and Their Sexual Experiences: A Qualitative Approach. Healthcare 2023, 11, 2877.
Fernández-Ruiz, M.; López-Entrambasaguas, O.M.; Martínez-Linares, J.M.; Granero-Molina, J. Young Women’s Attitudes and Concerns Regarding Pornography and Their Sexual Experiences: A Qualitative Approach. Healthcare2023, 11, 2877.
Fernández-Ruiz, M.; López-Entrambasaguas, O.M.; Martínez-Linares, J.M.; Granero-Molina, J. Young Women’s Attitudes and Concerns Regarding Pornography and Their Sexual Experiences: A Qualitative Approach. Healthcare 2023, 11, 2877.
Abstract
This study explores female university students' attitudes and concerns toward pornography, based on their experience watching it and on sexual encounters with men. It used a qualitative descriptive design. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 participants between March and April 2020. Thematic data analysis was performed using COREQ reporting guidelines. Three themes emerged from the data: 1) the sexual learning process, 2) the role of pornography in women’s sexuality, and 3) sexual experiences. Participants reported how they learned about sexuality and how pornography influenced sexual experiences. Self-esteem issues and societal norms regarding hair removal, and difficulty saying “no” to unwanted or humiliating sexual practices were found. Young women were not comfortable with women’s representations in mainstream pornography. They blame pornography for negative sexual experiences and claim it influences them and young men. Participants usually assumed submissive roles during sex and permitted aggressive sexual behaviors. The study reveals valuable information on how young women learn about sex, difficulty in refusing unwanted sexual activities, and even aggressive practices. Sexual education programs should include assertiveness training to improve sexual health, consent, and well-being.
Keywords
pornography; qualitative research; sexual behavior; sex education; sexual health; young women
Subject
Public Health and Healthcare, Primary Health Care
Copyright:
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