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Pornography
Pornography (also known as porn) is defined as sexually explicit material that is designed to sexually stimulate individuals rather than intellectually stimulate them. It is one of the oldest forms of entertainment and, in some form or another, has existed through most traditional forms of media including print, film, and digital formats. In its latest form—21st-century digital porn—it is perhaps more popular than ever. From magazines to movies, to video games to websites, pornography has shown an ability to adapt to the changing landscape of mass media.
Because of advancements in computer and mobile phone technology, porn can now be viewed and distributed almost anywhere at any time. That same technology has enabled porn viewers to become content creators, producing porn of themselves for private and ...
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