Impacto de la pornografía en la satisfacción sexual en parejas.

Abstract

The consumption of pornographic material has significantly impacts on couple dynamics from a biopsychosocial perspective. This study aimed to describe how pornography consumption affects sexual satisfaction and relational dynamics within couples, highlighting behavioral, cognitive, and emotional implications at both individual and relational levels. Despite its high prevalence, a significant gap is recognized in the Spanish-speaking scientific literature regarding its effects on relational patterns and perceived levels of sexual satisfaction. To address this phenomenon, 37 scientific studies were analyzed from databases such as ProQuest, PubMed, and Cochrane. The results suggest that the issue does not lie solely in pornography consumption itself, but rather in variables associated with its use, such as motivation, frequency, relational context, and the type of content consumed. Reported issues include reduced sexual satisfaction, impulse control difficulties, and decreased intimacy. Additionally, continuous exposure can distort the individual's realistic perception of sexual intimacy, creating a dissonance between fiction and reality regarding what constitutes a satisfying sexual relationship. In conclusion, the effects of pornography consumption on couples are diverse and depend directly on the way it is used, underscoring the need for critical and contextualized research on its influence within romantic relationships.