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Anti-Porn Movement Gains Momentum Amid Rising Censorship

5/29/2025

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A growing anti-porn movement reflects society's unease with impersonal online interactions. Dr. Heather Berg highlights a shift in perceptions, where sex is increasingly viewed through a lens of harm since #MeToo. As independent creators rise, men grapple with the ethics of paying for porn, while adult industry workers confront hostility and strive for public backing amid escalating censorship.

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Story summary

A growing anti-porn movement reflects society's unease with impersonal online interactions. Dr. Heather Berg highlights a shift in perceptions, where sex is increasingly viewed through a lens of harm since #MeToo. As independent creators rise, men grapple with the ethics of paying for porn, while adult industry workers confront hostility and strive for public backing amid escalating censorship.