American Institute for Boys and Men
This webinar presents findings from a comprehensive review on pornography consumption among American boys and men, exploring prevalence, motivations, and relationship impacts. Expert panelists highlight the current scientific evidence, identify critical research gaps, and discuss implications for future policy.
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Pornography is one of the most common digital experiences in the lives of boys and men in America — yet it remains surprisingly understudied. In this webinar, we unpack findings from a new landscape review commissioned by the American Institute for Boys and Men. The report, authored by Bailey Way, Joshua Grubbs, and Shane Kraus, examines what current research tells us — and where major gaps remain. The discussion covers five key areas: • Prevalence and patterns of use • Links to individual and relationship outcomes • Motivations behind use • How use changes over the lifespan • Emerging policy and regulatory approaches What emerges is a clear picture: widespread engagement, limited and uneven research, and a policy conversation moving faster than the evidence base. Join Bailey Way, Shane Kraus, and Josh Grubbs alongside Marc Potenza and Emily Rothman as they present their findings and explore what a stronger, more coherent research agenda could look like.
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