Abstract
Viewing online pornography is common among US adults, with mixed-sex threesome (MST) videos being one of the top 10 most popular categories of pornography for both men and women. The current content analysis applied sexual script theory to understand the themes present in these mixed-sex threesome videos. Independent coders viewed a total of 50 videos (25 MMF and 25 FFM) at each timepoint (2012, 2015, 2020) and coded for different sexual behaviors and themes in each video. By examining both same-sex (female–female, male–male) and other-sex (female–male) behaviors, as well as themes of aggression and sexual initiation in different videos and across three timepoints, it was determined that other-sex behaviors are more common in MST videos than same-sex behaviors. Same-sex behaviors between two female actors were more common than same-sex behaviors between two male actors. Aggression was a common theme in videos, with male actors being more aggressive on average than female actors. Most of these trends did not change across 8 years, suggesting that the impacts of traditional sexual scripts are pervasive in pornography, even in current online content. Important implications for both researchers and clinical professionals are discussed.
Highlights
Internet pornography refers to “professionally produced or user-generatedvisual material on or from the internet that typically intends to arouse the viewer and depicts sexual activities and genitals in unconcealed ways” [1]
The primary objective of the current study is to examine a specific type of pornography and assess these videos for common themes related to sexual script theory [6,7,8] and how they change over time
People are using the internet as a means to learn and explore their sexuality, and viewing pornography online has increased in popularity over the years [5]
Summary
Internet pornography refers to “professionally produced or user-generated (audio)visual material on or from the internet that typically intends to arouse the viewer and depicts sexual activities and (aroused) genitals in unconcealed ways” [1]. Because of advancements in technology, the consumption of internet pornography continues to increase [2,3]. Given that online pornography is widely viewed in the US, understanding how the content of these videos relates to common theories of sexuality and socialization allows health practitioners, researchers, and psychologists to better understand how media can impact sexual development. Popular themes in pornography may provide insight into the types of sexual behavior that the general population find most appealing. The primary objective of the current study is to examine a specific type of pornography (mixed-sex threesomes; MSTs) and assess these videos for common themes related to sexual script theory [6,7,8] and how they change over time
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