2024/03/13 by Katerina Litsou, Cynthia A. Graham, Cynthia Graham +1 · 13 citations
Psychology · Social Sciences · #Clinical psychology #Developmental psychology #Gender, Feminism, and Media #LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy #Pornography #Psychology #Qualitative research #Reflexivity #Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology #Social psychology #Sociology #Thematic analysis
paper · pdf · doi:10.1080/0092623x.2024.2302375
published in Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 50(4), 413-438 (Routledge)
openalex publication_date 2024/03/13 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/04
the aim of this study was to explore motivations women describe for using pornography. a qualitative online interview study was conducted with 30 women (Mean age 30.23, range 20-47; residing in the UK and in Greece; of varied sexual orientations and relationship status) about their pornography use, motivations for use, and preferences. Reflexive thematic analysis was used. Results were organized into four themes: sexual Precursors, Non-sexual Precursors, intended Outcomes, and Unintended Outcomes. the findings highlight that pornography use for women can have both positive and negative ramifications for women's sexual lives. implications for clinical practice and education are discussed.