Sexologist accused of ‘normalizing’ porn in 10,000 survey of people’s private lives

In our Most Private Habits survey, sex scientists have been accused of “normalizing” porn in ways that they intend to ask the public about porn.

Researcher at University College London Dedicates an entire section to porn National Survey on Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles (Nazzal), conducted every 10 years.

After lobbying about the “importance of neutralizing porn as a separate sexual activity,” the Natsal team agreed. Respondents were asked whether they thought porn use had a positive or negative effect on their sex life, but were not asked how it would affect their relationships.

Andrea Williams, chief executive of campaign group Christian Concern, said: “I believe that by treating porn ‘neutrally’, this investigation risks normalizing harmful activity. We are deeply concerned about the use of pornography is not a “neutral” practice. And he’s not the only one affected.

“Not only does it affect users’ relationships with their partners and families, but it also affects their individual mental health.”

Last week, children’s commissioner Rachel de Souza reported that half of children had been exposed to pornography by the age of 13, and she said she was “extremely concerned.”

In the new survey, 10,000 people will be asked over 600 questions. Respondents can use their computers to answer the most sensitive questions.