Impact of COVID-19 on pornography use: Evidence from big data analyses.
Way Kwok-Wai LauLionel Ho-Man NganRandolph Chun-Ho ChanWilliam Ka-Kei WuBenson Wui-Man LauPublished in: PloS one (2021)
Increased pornography consumption during the pandemic was observed, and it was associated with the severity of the pandemic. Social distancing awareness could be a key factor influencing interest in and use of pornography. Further studies on the changes in sexual desire and birth-rate control are worthwhile because long-term public health may be affected by the changes in sexual behaviour during the pandemic.