(029) Frequent Pornography Consumption is Linked to Poor Body Satisfaction and Consequently to Poor Sexual Functioning in Heterosexually-identified Men Who Endorse Masculinity Ideologies

Abstract Introduction In Western societies, men may frequently receive messages about ideals of an often unattainable male body through visual media, including pornography. Additionally, hold traditional masculinity beliefs that idealize slender and muscular bodies. Objective The current study analyzed whether pornography consumption was associated with men’s satisfaction. it the endorsement ideologies a vulnerability factor makes more or less susceptible to pornography’s influence on further satisfaction in turn predicted experiences distressing sexual problems. Methods An online questionnaire conducted among 261 self-identified heterosexual young (Mage = 24.4, SD 3.5) at Austrian medical university. contained questions frequency consumption, satisfaction, Endorsement assessed Male Role Norms Inventory–Short Form. A structural equation model calculated test Men’s considered as moderator for effect Results (χ2(30) 39.3, p .119; χ2/df 1.3; RMSEA .035, 90%CI .000 – .062; CFI .941; SRMR .029) revealed most not However, there negative association between who strongly endorsed ideology needing always be dominant. Poor significantly experience erectile difficulties, ejaculation sooner than desired, diminished intensity orgasmic sensations. Conclusions This reveals importance functioning heterosexual-identified men. Thus, clinicians treat problems should address their clients’ patients’ Empowering endorse challenge norms “ideal” body, depicted pornography, important component such interventions. Disclosure No