Researchers can't find a man who hasn't seen porn
A study on porn gets scrapped when scientists can't find any men who haven't been exposed to pornography.
This might be as interesting a finding as anything the study would have revealed.
Researchers in Canada wanted to compare the behavior of men who watch porn regularly with men who have never seen porn at all. But there was a small hitch in their plan—they couldn't find any men who had never watched porn.
More on MSN Living: Just got engaged? 11 things to do NOW!
"We started our research by seeking men in their 20s who had never consumed pornography," University of Montreal professor Simon Louis Lajeunesse said. "But we couldn't find any at all!"
Their preliminary research wasn't all for naught. Lajeunesse decided to simply revamp the study, instead focusing it on the general porn viewing behavior of his subjects. He found that single men spend about 40 minutes watching porn three times a week. Men in committed relationships watch 20 minutes of porn 1.7 times a week by comparison.
More on MSN Living: Engagement etiquette tips everyone should know
"The objective of my work is to observe the impact of pornography on the sexuality of men, and how it shapes their perception of men and women," Lajeunesse said.
He also found that most boys seek out pornography by the age of 10. And while some experts say porn is responsible for a generation of sexually desensitized men, Lajeunesse might disagree.
Bing: A zoo animal addicted to porn
He noted that pornography doesn't keep men from distinguishing fantasy from reality.
"Pornography hasn't changed their perception of women or their relationship which they all want as harmonious and fulfilling as possible," he said. "Those who could not live out their fantasy in real life with their partner simply set aside the fantasy. The fantasy is broken in the real world and men don't want their partner to look like a porn star."
Men, what do you think—would you have made a suitable subject in the original study?
Love content like this? Friend us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and find us on Pinterest
More from The Heart Beat:
We've watched 1.2 million years worth of porn in 16 years
A virtual reality sex game is on the way
Women want two hours of romance per day
Photo: Joel Addams/Getty Images
love: friendship, dating, sex & marriage
-
Marriage proposals gone wrong
What's worse than getting snubbed while proposing? Having your heart broken in front of countless strangers.
-
5 people who might try to ruin your wedding
We asked brides on TheKnot.com to tell all -- and they did. Here, five of the most likely culprits and advice for how to deal with your drama-causing guests along the way.
-
The best ways to flirt
This short course in flirting will not only teach you how to flirt better but also how to tell when someone is flirting with you—and how to respond. Have fun.
-
10 'Great Gatsby'-inspired wedding details
Gatsby glamour doesn’t have to just live on the big screen! Embrace the trendy (yet timeless) art deco style with sequins, pearls, feathers and geometric patterns. Check out these art deco ideas and achieve the feel of 1920s decadence. By the way, all of these are affordable, except for the $600 hairpiece which is a splurge, but a knockout. Shop the look!
-
Summer love: Is it a fling or the real thing?
Wondering if your summer love will last? Here are 15 signs if your seasonal love is fleeting or for real.
-
The most memorable star-crossed movie couples
Sixteen years after "Titanic’s" release—and 101 years after the historic ship’s notorious sinking—our hearts still go on for star-crossed lovers Rose DeWitt Bukater (Kate Winslet) and Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio). We rounded up some of our favorite ill-fated, but oh-so-romantic affairs on film, from "Gone with the Wind" to "Moulin Rouge!".
-
How to flirt with your husband
Flirting shouldn't be retired once you've got the ring. We asked relationship expert Harlan Cohen, as well as real husbands, the best way to keep the sparks flying.
-
Your man questions, manswered
When we're annoyed by male behavior, we turn to columnist Aaron Traister. His logic may be strange, but we have to admit, it's pretty helpful. Here, he answers our many questions for guys.
-
7 ways to jump-start your sex drive
Author Amanda Robb talks to clinical psychologist David Schnarch, Ph.D., author of Passionate Marriage: Keeping Love and Intimacy Alive in Committed Relationships and Intimacy and Desire: Awaken the Passion in Your Relationship, to discover the ways she can relight the fire in her own relationship. What she learned just might help you wake up your own libido.
-
Most expensive weddings of all time
The average wedding costs $28,000. Think that's pricey? You're in for a surprise. We've rounded up some of the most expensive weddings of all time. See if you can guess how much was dropped on these over-the-top affairs, then click through to Bing to see if you're right.
-
Sorry, we are not breaking up!
A guide to staying together forever…straight from divorce lawyers! They know what tears couples apart, and they’ll tell you how to avoid it.
-
Weirdest reasons people have divorced
We've come across some odd tales of lost love. Here's our list of the weirdest reasons people have divorced.
