Comments on: Does Porn Cause Depression?

By: Tim

Tim — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:14:43 +0000

Interesting read and, for the most, I agree… But the issue goes further than just porn. Lust in one form or another exists everywhere and there is little hope for children these days to maintain much in the way of innocence.
I am personally very liberal minded and a strong agnostic. I tend to base my views and morals on trial and error. That said, I cannot help but shake my head half the time. To be liberal doesn’t mean to let go of morals completely.
That said, there is, in truth, no turning back. We’re stuck in the world as is. Personally speaking, I prefer it that way to the past because conservative views tend to cause a level of stagnation.
However, I hope that one day education can replace blind views, morals and rules of yesteryear and the majority can be exposed to all of human nature and be skilled enough to take the ‘higher road’. The views here largely relfect that we as a species are able to make good choices even when exposed. I’d like to see that in the majority.

By: kate

kate — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 02:43:05 +0000

thanks Sister Wolf – for putting into words what i’ve often tried to articulate – that porn seems like a sad sad substitute for the real thing. Lindsay, Amy et al are like the images of consumptive women that were all the rage in the 19th century – the fetishisation of illness and the eroticisation of female madness. it all leaves a nasty taste in the mouth and makes me yearn for some good old fashioned making of the beast with two backs, in private, between consenting adults who don’t need to view each other through a lens to be turned on. love the leonard too !

By: Danielle

Danielle — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 02:13:38 +0000

In my opinion, porn is generally degrading toward women…objectifying them and making them into usable things, rather than sentient beings. I also think that for the most part, porn devalues what can often be like what you call a “religious experience.”

That said, I’m glad you wrote about this; I thought it was relevant and poignant.

Also, I’m curious what you think about sites like Suicide Girls. I think the aim was to put women back into control, but I’m still not sure.

By: WCGB

WCGB — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:24:51 +0000

It’s high time we all stop underestimating what a burden it is to have freckles.

Porn (or some of it) exists because of the outmoded notion that sex is naughty. An industry based on a false “ooh ooh” must needs cover itself in shit to reinvent itself.

The worst is the blurring of the line between sex and violence…it’s always been messy and porn (or some of it) makes it messier.

St. Paul is not my favorite, but supposedly he said, ‘All things are lawful, but not all things are profitable.’ In other words, just because it is possible to do something (multiple cocks in mouth) doesn’t mean it has value. (Besides, one of those guys is sure to be jealous of the other.)

Sex is not inherently a taboo, but it is always a mystery. It is serious and celebratory. It’s one of the best ways to honor ourselves and each other and what it means to be human (and humane).

By: Dexter VanDango

Dexter VanDango — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:50:22 +0000

And I thought I was a jerk off!

One more reason to get off porn – from ABC News website

“Eight of the top 10 pornography consuming states gave their electoral votes to John McCain in last year’s presidential election — Florida and Hawaii were the exceptions. While six out of the lowest 10 favoured Barack Obama.”

Who said sexual hypocrisy? The biggest porn consuming state per capita, the survey said, is Utah

Mitt, what’s that in your mitt?

By: Sister Wolf

Sister Wolf — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 03:06:31 +0000

Skye -It’s good to know I’m not alone in these thoughts. thanks for commenting,

Peter Winkler – amen.

Imelda Matt – Ha!

Iheartfashion -Is it because we are moms?

David Duff -Your age is in your favor, Mr. Duff.

Dexter -I need to think about your back story thesis. I thought that woman take longer in order to ensure her mate is dedicated and persistent…traits that make for a good father.

Hammie -Oh god, why don’t they make disposable shoes?????

K-line – You are clearly less screwed up than me! Thank YOU for commenting, xo

By: K-Line

K-Line — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:36:59 +0000

Wow – haven’t looked at the link but this is a very thoughtful post, Sister. I definitely think the fascination with LL’s crash and burn is pornographic – the very sad kind. I’m not going to weigh in overly on porn in general (personally, I think it runs the gamut from entirely inappropriate / offensive / evil / unconscionable to consensual and hot. And then there’s the philosophical argument about censorship.). I definitely support your world where adolescents can learn about sex from one another and not from some pre-conceived notions borne of the sex industrial complex. Thanks for this post. K

By: hammiesays

hammiesays — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 10:36:20 +0000

Wow, not even going to look at the photos of Lindsay. I find any live performance of Amy Winehouse upsetting enough these days. I mean the girl is clearly very ill indeed and yet they keep propping her up and pushing her out there to make the 15% or whatever all her hangers on make out of her. She is clearly mentally ill and exposing herself body and soul in a way that is no longer artistic or expressive – but exploitative. – I think it sounds like poor Lindsay is on the same track, but with Boobs out.

You see it sometimes when the latest dance act or soap star turned one hit wonder starts with the virtual nakedness or the psuedo sex acts in their videos (Lady GaGa I’m talking to you) – where else is there to go?

And don’t even get me started on poo-phillia! actually I have an idea. I live in a seaside village where a lot of people walk their dogs without doing their civic duty afterwards. Maybe a few of those people would actually enjoy going around and cleaning up? – there is plenty of it around.

As long as they take it far away afterwards. Anything to save me another day of pouring boiling water and dettol through my son’s ripple soled sneakers – yet again!

By: Dexter VanDango

Dexter VanDango — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:19:21 +0000

David reminds me of another paradox: women love the back story. How the couple met, the flirting, the tango.. because it resembles their slow climb to orgasm. Men want the reward as fast as possible.. before we embarrass ourselves..

By: Dexter VanDango

Dexter VanDango — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:16:28 +0000

I neglected to say I loved your post, Sister. The balance, the searching, the spirituality. So much of what you said I feel in my bones, too.

Paradoxes are troubling, but they make life interesting.