Hey there! I’m new to this subreddit and I want a bros take on this. I think we can agree that everyone regardless of gender has watched porn at least once in their lives. I don’t watch it as often as I used to when I was younger, however I do still watch it. My question is when is it considered harmful? I have heard two feminist viewpoints on the matter: 1) That it is, by nature, an industry tailor made for the male gaze and degrades women 2) That it is okay as long as it doesn’t become an all out addiction and affect your relationship with women or change how you view them, which for me it hasn’t. I’m a 26 year old guy and I’m not in a relationship at the moment and frankly not looking for one, but I still have needs. What is y’all’s advice on this matter?

EDIT I think I worded this post poorly. The extent to which I use porn is NOT causing my any negative affects in my life. It’s not close to addiction levels. Trust me I know the difference, I was bad off when I was younger. I’m well past that now. I’m an outgoing person and have zero problems maintaining relationships with family and friends. It doesn’t in any way effect how I see or treat the women in my life. I’m OK on that front y’all lol My post is more about either finding more ethical alternatives to porn, or, from a feminist perspective, is it ethically alright to view porn in any capacity?