Active discussions

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Chat

Join the discussion and chat with other Mumsnetters about everyday life, relationships and parenting.

Original poster

Do you watch porn?

60 replies

Bethann85 · 01/10/2022 14:44

I do, I'm 37, married with one DC - I watch most kinds, gay, lesbian, straight, trans even! I'm a heterosexual women in an office job.
I don't watch it often, maybe one a week/fortnight - doesn't everyone?

OP posts:
cookiecreammmpie · 01/10/2022 14:49

No, I don't like it. I masturbate most days but it's usually to pics or videos of people I fancy or ideas in my own head. I find porn a bit of a turn off and too graphic.

Handyweatherstation · 01/10/2022 14:50

No, never have. It degrades all involved.

JunebuginDecember · 01/10/2022 14:52

Yep, although my tastes are a bit more specific.

Bloodybridget · 01/10/2022 14:53

No, I never have watched, although I used to read it.

youagainomg · 01/10/2022 14:54

Yes I'm watch a variety of porn sometimes.

GiveMyHeadPeaceffs · 01/10/2022 14:57

No, makes me feel uncomfortable as anything I've ever seen doesn't look natural or consensual particularly.

Bearsporridge · 01/10/2022 15:04

No. I tried when I was younger and keen to be cool, but it makes me very uneasy wondering about exploitation or abuse which is a line of thinking that I don’t find sexy.

FlyingMasticatedParticles · 01/10/2022 15:08

No, you have absolutely zero way of knowing that what you're seeing is consensual and not abuse/coercion. Trafficking is rife and an orgasm just isn't worth it. I'd rather use my imagination.

Fuwari · 01/10/2022 15:46

No. I’m very against the influence porn has had on sex. I have an adult DD who has been open with me in what many men expect now. I’ve seen it myself when I dabbled in OLD. Then there is the whole exploitation, potential trafficking issues. I refuse to be “supportive” of something so damaging.

Watchthesunrise · 02/10/2022 03:20

I have in the past but once I accidentally watched something that was obviously not consensual and involved quite young people who looked liked they'd been drugged. It really really put me off and now I can't go anywhere near it. It turns me off.

Sunnytwobridges · 02/10/2022 03:27

Yes, it helps me orgasm when using a vibe as I can’t orgasm any other way

Cherryana · 02/10/2022 03:30

No, and I have never seen it. It really makes me feel like I have a sick feeling in my stomach if I think about it.

HocusPocus1234 · 02/10/2022 03:33

Yes, regularly. My husband works away so it helps satisfy my needs.

merrymelodies · 02/10/2022 03:34

I have watched a little with an ex but I didn't enjoy it. It made uncomfortable.

inininsomnia · 02/10/2022 03:45

Audio porn is a good solution if you're uncomfortable with filmed material...

Imissmoominmama · 02/10/2022 03:48

No. It just doesn’t interest me.

Namenic · 02/10/2022 07:48

No, never watched it. It would make me feel insecure and bad if DH watched it.

Beginningless · 02/10/2022 07:50

No, I think it’s an abusive industry that causes major problems in our society, especially for our young people.

PaperPalace · 02/10/2022 07:53

No, but I sometimes read erotic literature. I know no one has been exploited to produce that.

Metabigot · 02/10/2022 07:53

No, I find it boring. Doesn't turn me on at all.

MermaidSwimming · 02/10/2022 09:22

I prefer erotic literature

DripAdvisor · 02/10/2022 09:25

I do sometimes (though no trans porn, thanks). I also like erotic literature. I also have a good sex life with long term partner.

Snugglemonkey · 02/10/2022 09:35

I have done, but prefer erotic literature.

inheritanceshiteagain · 02/10/2022 09:44

No. Ex was addicted and it was a dreadful experience. It's also hugely damaging to boys and young women as they develop relationships. Unrealistic and unhealthy expectations are set up. Imo it's a nasty time bomb.

LimpBiskit · 02/10/2022 12:11

Nope. It's abusive and watching it is supporting that.