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Psychology11 April 2026

Childhood exposure to pornography

American Institute for Boys and Men

This video explores the impact of early pornography exposure on boys and men, highlighting that the average first exposure in the U.S. occurs around age 12. Host David Sasaki speaks with leading researchers to examine scientific findings and clarify common misconceptions about the topic.

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The average age of first exposure to pornography in the U.S. is 12. What do we actually know about how this affects boys and men, and what are we still getting wrong? AIBM's David Sasaki sat down with leading researchers to dig into the pornography research landscape. #short

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