Current Events > Gwyneth Paltrow and Jada Pinkett Smith declare porn harmful to women

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https://www.thedailybeast.com/hey-gwyneth-paltrow-and-jada-pinkett-smith-you-dont-know-shit-about-porn

In yesterdays episode of Red Table Talk, a Facebook (Meta?) show where Jada Pinkett Smith tackles current social and cultural issues with an intergenerational perspective, Smith said pornography has really messed us up because it almost exclusively focuses on the mans pleasure. Her guest Gwyneth Paltrow agrees, saying another reason why pornography is bad for women is because it gives the message to young women that being sexually desirable is the most important trait to have. But this is all nonsense. Heres the truth: Absolutely none of that is backed up by science or data. 70 percent of women watch porn at least a few times a month, according to this survey. And they are smart enough to know the difference between fantasy and reality. Have you ever stopped to consider the benefits of porn? We hear so much about how bad porn is, when the opposite has proven to be true. Women who view pornography report higher sexual satisfaction in nearly every measure. They have improved communication about sex with their partner, greater comfort with their own sexual orientation, more frequent and higher-quality sex, easier time reaching orgasm, and more comfort with their body. Sounds pretty great, right? Watching porn has also correlated with a stronger desire for sex with your partner. Women who view porn are even more knowledgeable about their own genital anatomy.

If youre doing it right, porn-watching can lead to orgasms. Orgasms have a multitude of health benefits reducing stress, improving sleep quality, even enhancing immunity, according to various studies. The real harm of porn, Jada and Gwyneth, is the shame youre perpetuating. There are precious few resources out there for us to learn about sex, so we turn to porn. Its not the best solution, but theres nothing wrong with it. Guess what? Humans like watching other humans have sex. I dont understand why Jada and Gwyneth want to make us ashamed of something 98 percent of men and 73 percent of women between the ages of 18 to 35 have done in the past 6 months. Theres nothing I can think of that we do more but talk about less than porn. Whats the real issue here? Its much easier to blame porn than the fact that society has made us so ashamed of our bodies and our sexuality that we cant even talk to our partners about what turns us on. The true, scientifically documented negative impact of porn is the shame we have around watching it. Frequent feelings of shame put people at risk for depression and anxiety disorders, and increase the risk of substance-abuse disorders. Plus, Jadas show airs on Facebook and Gwyneth is in charge of goop, both of which have come under fire for harmful practices and, in the case of the former, destroying democracy. The reality is that the lions share of the people demonizing and shaming porn use know very little about it, which brings me to my next point: You dont know shit about porn.



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Give e a break.

Jokes on them, I can't objectify women cause I only watch femboy porn

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I just wish she'd stop talking shit about Will lol. Like he just needs to leave her at this point. Feels like once a month i see an article about her talking about how bad her marriage is.

Also her and paltrow are both fucking insane.

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Porn is the closest thing to experiencing sexuality for some ppl, so I think it's good

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Given Paltrow's line of business, I don't think she cares a bit what is and isn't harmful to women
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I4NRulez posted...

Also her and paltrow are both fucking insane.

I know, it's so hot.

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Gwyneth "shove a jade egg up your vagina" Paltrow hardly seems like she has the authority to talk about what's harmful to women.

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Didn't she make weird scented candles?

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Wait her and will are still together, wth?

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MC_BatCommander posted...

Gwyneth "shove a jade egg up your vagina" Paltrow hardly seems like she has the authority to talk about what's harmful to women.

Wait what? I missed this apparently?

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Alteres posted...

Wait her and will are still together, wth?

Why wouldn't they be?

Wow. The writer of that article is a fucking idiot. Just completely ignores whatever point the celebrities were trying to make and goes durr porn good. you stupid.

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spikethedevil posted...

Wait what? I missed this apparently?

Look up goop, it's her bullshit wellness company that operates on an almost cult like level.

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Its harmful to men, and especially teenage boys, too

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ApherosyLove posted...

I know, it's so hot.

Ive never found either of them attractive lol

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lolife67 posted...

Why wouldn't they be?

IIRC the media went around saying Jada cheated on Will but it turns out they are in an open marriage.

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lolife67 posted...

Why wouldn't they be?

I just remember a lot of drama and memes on the internet of him crying and her ducking other dudes, so I thought they broke up

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MC_BatCommander posted...

Look up goop, it's her bullshit wellness company that operates on an almost cult like level.

Her show on Netflix is actually pretty good.

Alteres posted...

I just remember a lot of drama and memes on the internet of him crying and her ducking other dudes, so I thought they broke up

Ah, gotcha! Yeah most of that was just celebrity click bait/gossip.

Shablagoo posted...

IIRC the media went around saying Jada cheated on Will but it turns out they are in an open marriage.

This is much closer to the truth, although it leaves out how Will had his own indiscretions.

lolife67 posted...

This is much closer to the truth, although it leaves out how Will had his own indiscretions.

Oh so there were indiscretions? I figured an open relationship meant there could be none, unless you mean they both stepped out prior to deciding to have an open marriage.

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lolife67 posted...

Her show on Netflix is actually pretty good.

Happys show is better.

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Shablagoo posted...

Oh so there were indiscretions? I figured an open relationship meant there could be none, unless you mean they both stepped out prior to deciding to have an open marriage.

Well even in an open relationship there are rules. Like you're supposed to be upfront with your partner and not hiding anything. But I believe this was all prior to them becoming truly "open" since they were supposedly on a type of break when the August thing happened.

Alteres posted...

Happys show is better.

Haven't heard of this one?

The Chef show

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lolife67 posted...

Shablagoo posted...

Oh so there were indiscretions? I figured an open relationship meant there could be none, unless you mean they both stepped out prior to deciding to have an open marriage.

Well even in an open relationship there are rules. Like you're supposed to be upfront with your partner and not hiding anything. But I believe this was all prior to them becoming truly "open" since they were supposedly on a type of break when the August thing happened.

To me, this just smacks of them making something up to cover for themselves
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Anything Gwyneth Paltrow says about anything is automatic bullshit

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Are they offering an alternative?

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UnholyMudcrab posted...

To me, this just smacks of them making something up to cover for themselves

That's also possible. But I look at it like this, if they're both staying together then who am I to judge either of them? Everyone's relationship/marriage is going to look different.

Jokes on them I only watch hentai and camgirls who are dommie mommies.

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Lebronwon posted...

Gwyneth Paltrow agrees, saying another reason why pornography is bad for women is because it gives the message to young women that being sexually desirable is the most important trait to have.

I mean, not wrong.

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Lebronwon posted...

The reality is that the lions share of the people demonizing and shaming porn use know very little about it, which brings me to my next point: You dont know shit about porn.

^ You think this guy is trying really hard to justify his OF subscriptions?

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BeyondWalls posted...

I mean, not wrong.

Yeah and sports is bad because it makes physical ability seem like the only thing thats important.

Gee, in sports: yes

In porn: yeah looks are the only thing thats important.

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Porn is a gross predatory industry and its harmful for both those who produce/star in it and those who consume it

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MC_BatCommander posted...

Look up goop, it's her bullshit wellness company that operates on an almost cult like level.

Yeah she's a modern snake oil salesman

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As opposed to steam cleaning their vagina?

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Gwyneth "I sell vagina-scented candles" Paltrow


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Yes, the millionaires definitely have an intimate understanding of the porn industry.

But, real talk: porn need not be exploitative and plenty of people enjoy making content.

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They're not wrong, but I would expand on it and say it's harmful to everyone.

KaizokuKing posted...

Porn is a gross predatory industry and its harmful for both those who produce/star in it and those who consume it

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KaizokuKing posted...

Porn is a gross predatory industry and its harmful for both those who produce/star in it and those who consume it

Most industries are gross and predatory, though. But none really have to be. There's plenty of ethically produced porn, especially these days where a few commonplace pieces of personal tech can make anyone into a director/star.

Porn is cool
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Ugly people aren't getting laid anymore, so maybe Gwyn and Jada have a point here.

ElatedVenusaur posted...

Yes, the millionaires definitely have an intimate understanding of the porn industry.

But, real talk: porn need not be exploitative and plenty of people enjoy making content.

This was my first reaction. Especially because Gwenyth Paltrow is known for being incredibly out of touch with things she suggests through goop

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NeonOctopus posted...

Gwyneth "I sell vagina-scented candles" Paltrow

It was a disappointment for me when I found out Gwyneth Paltrow's vagina candles are basically just regular candles scented with rose, bergamot, etc. The claim that they "smell like a vagina" is because the aroma is supposedly "sensual," but you could buy similar candles anywhere. I wanted them to actually smell like a vagina.
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TheOnionKnight posted...

It was a disappointment for me when I found out Gwyneth Paltrow's vagina candles are basically just regular candles scented with rose, bergamot, etc. The claim that they "smell like a vagina" is because the aroma is supposedly "sensual," but you could buy similar candles anywhere. I wanted them to actually smell like a vagina.

The funny thing is, the candles were literally called "This smells like my vagina" implying that the scent, was specifically, Gwenyth Paltrow. Super weird lol.

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Isnt this the dumb bitch so full of herself she made a candle that smells like her own p****?

Lets talk about the kind of message that sends to girls as well

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Lebronwon posted...

Her guest Gwyneth Paltrow agrees, saying another reason why pornography is bad for women is because it gives the message to young women that being sexually desirable is the most important trait to have

I mean... she made that up three seconds before she said it.

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I wonder if they know that women brought this issue up literally 20 years ago and there is a bunch of porn thats focused towards women