PORN IMPACT SURVEY - MIND REWIND

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Start of Survey - 11 August 2020

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Porn Impact Survey

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1. What is your gender? *

Male Female Transgender Asexual Other Not assigned Prefer not to say

2. What is your age? *

Less than 13 13-18 19-25 26-35 36-50 51-60 61-70 Over 70 Prefer not to say

3. What is Your Usual Employment? *

Self-employed Permanent, full time employment Permanent part-time employment Full time caring for home and family Part time employment Casual employment Unemployed Pension or benefits Charity/volunteer work Sole parent Incarcerated Hospitalised Combination of some of the above Prefer not to say Other

4. What describes your ideal sexual relationship? *

Monogamous - exclusive, emotionally intimate relationship with one long term, permanent, opposite gender partner Multiple partners, detached emotionally, casual, opposite gender Multiple partners, detached emotionally, casual, same gender Monogamous - exclusive, emotionally intimate relationship with one long term, permanent, same gender partner Commercial partners - no commitment, no responsibilities Other

5. What best describes your current relationship status? *

Married - very happy, strong emotional connection Married - mediocre, no conflict but not really emotionally intimately connected Married - with conflict Single - but would prefer to be married, but am not dating Single - but will interact sexually with prospective long term partner Single - celebate (no sex) till marriage Single - celebate forever, long term preference Separated - due to partner's preference Separated - due to my own choice Divorced - due to partner's preference Divorced - due to my own choice Dating - and in serious relationship Dating - but seeking serious relationship Dating - casually but not seeking commitment Dating - casually but not meeting compatible contacts Hooking up with strangers/one night stands/getting what I can, when I can and happy with this choice Hooking up with strangers/one night stands/getting what I can, when I can but I am not happy with this choice Prefer not to say Other

Select the most accurate answer

Other *

Please specify

6. Number of Sexual partners (Not physically forced, excluding porn actors/actresses) *

1 2-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21-30 31-40 41=50 51-80 81-100 101-150 151-200 Over 200

7. Sexual partners (long-term relationships) *

None, I am a virgin and have never interacted sexually with anyone including porn actors/actresses. I have never had a long term relationship/marriage and I have only interacted sexually with porn actors/actresses through masturbation. I have only interacted sexually with my lifetime partner. I have sexually interacted with my lifetime partner and also interacted sexually (emotionally and physically) with porn actors/actresses through masturbation. I have had several long term relationships/marriages, but never interacted sexually with porn actors/actresses through masturbation. I have had several long term relationships/marriages and I also interacted sexually with porn actors/actress through masturbation. Prefer not to say Other

Other *

Please specify

8. Partners (Casual Relationships) *

I have not been involved in casual, sexual interactions. Physically I am a virgin, but emotionally and physically through masturbation, I have interacted sexually with porn actors/actresses. I was married when I was involved in a casual, sexual interaction. I was married when I was involved in 2 or more casual, sexual interactions I was not married when I was involved in a casual, sexual interaction. I was not married when I was involved in 2 or more casual, sexual interactions. I have engaged in a lot of casual, sexual interactions. I have had sexual interaction with non-human partners. I have had sexual interaction with objects/toys. I am not sure how many casual, sexual partners I have had. I used to interact sexually (emotionally and physically) with porn actors/actresses through masturbation, but no longer do so. I still interact sexually (emotionally and physically) with porn actors/actresses through masturbation. Prefer not to say Other

Other *

9. Partners (Reasons) *

I used casual, sexual interactions to search for a long-term partner. I used casual, sexual interactions for temporary sexual relief. I used casual, sexual interactions to improve my social status (ie gain approval, to look cool or to win popularity). I used casual, sexual interactions to escape a dangerous situation. I used casual, sexual interactions to escape the pain of being rejected or abandoned. I used casual, sexual interactions to prove that I had value, that someone wanted me. I used casual, sexual interactions to experience being physically held and comforted. I used casual, sexual interactions to pay back or get revenge on a different person (ie to make another person jealous). I used casual, sexual interactions in an effort to disrespect, degrade or hurt the person involved. Prefer not to say Other

Other *

Please specify

10. Partners (Commercial relationships) *

I pay/ have paid for sexual 'services' (stripper) I pay/have paid for sexual 'services' (ie prostitution) I pay/ have paid for sexual 'services' on-line (porn, live stream) In the past, I paid for sexual 'services' but I no longer pursue commercialised sexual 'services.' I have never paid for sexual 'services' of any kind. Prefer not to say Other

Other *

11. Sexual Relationships (Porn) Duration *

I have never used porn Less than 6 months 6 months 1 year 2-5 years 6-10 years 11-15 years 16-20 years 21-25 years 26-30 years 31-40 years Over 41 years

12. Sexual Partners (Porn) Loyalty *

I view the same porn actor/actress and feel an emotional attachment to him/her. I am not loyal to any porn actor/actress. I need to view a variety of porn actors/actresses in order to get sexual relief/satisfaction. I used to feel a bond with an actor/actress, but I no longer view porn and no longer feel any emotional attachment to any porn actor/actress. I have never used porn Unsure Prefer not to say

13. HAVE YOU ever SEEN IMAGES THAT HAVE CAUSED YOU TO BECOME SEXUALLY AROUSED OR SEXUALLY STIMULATED?S? *

Yes No I'm not sure Prefer not to say

14. What age were you when you first saw porn in print media ie. magazines, comics? *

Under 10 10-12 13-15 16-18 19-25 26-40 41-60 61-70 Over 70 I have not seen any porn in print media ie magazines, comics.

Select all that apply

15. WHAT AGE WERE YOU WHEN YOU FIRST SAW INTERNET PORN? (digital media/videos) *

Under 10 10-12 13-15 16-18 19-25 26-40 41-60 61-70 over 70

16. Where have you seen sexually arousing images/people (porn)? *

Internet In my family/home Advertisements/posters TV/Movies Music videos/concerts Magazines/papers Beaches Fashion shows/contests Shopping centres Clothing worn everyday Mobile phone Laptop PC Library Religious organisations I have never seen sexually arousing images Other

Please select all that apply.

Other *

Please specify

17. Hypersexualisation is a condition where the mind is conditioned to sexually objectify others and to focus on sexual activity to the exclusion of emotional intimacy. Hypersexualisation is confused with having a 'high libido.' Hypersexualisation can take many forms. Please select all that apply. *

I dress in sexually provocative clothing. I evaluate every person I meet on the basis of their appearance. I dress to attract sexual attention to my body. I enjoy it when men/women look admiringly at my body. I enjoy 'girl-watching' (ie enjoying the scenery of sexualised bodies) I think it's natural for a man to want to look at sexually stimulating women (and vice versa) I think it's natural to think about sex all day long or at least many times a day I think it's normal for humans to engage in emotionally detached sexual activity with strangers if they both consent. If a person's got it, they should flaunt it. There's nothing wrong with having 'an affair' if my partner doesn't find out. One man can have a lot of female partners. It's natural just like in herds of cattle. One male stud. Lots of females that he gets to service. Prostitutes are a necessary part of life. They stop rapes from happening. Porn is normal and harmless. Everyone does porn. When a woman says 'no,' she means 'yes.' 'Rough sex' is not sexual abuse. BDSM is not sexual abuse Violence can heighten sexual enjoyment. There are two types of sex - one with my partner and one with strangers/friends with benefits and both are legitimate avenues for sex There are only two kinds of women - madonnas and whores. Females control males by withholding 'sex' (ie sexual access to their bodies) Females tease men by taunting them with their sexually provocative clothing or exposed bodies. If a man 'gets away with' raping a woman, good luck to him. Marriage is only legalised prostitution. If a woman doesn't wear clothing that emphasises her sexuality, she won't make an impression with the men. She'll be invisible Women like to be degraded, humiliated, violated and find 'rough' treatment sexually exciting. Fantasising about illegal types of porn will not cause a person to commit criminal acts in real life. Women are only good for one thing - providing a sexual outlet for a man. Women should be allowed to use their bodies to get to a man's wallet.

18. Addiction is a condition where the neurotransmitters that influence the brain's reward centre, become unbalanced. Repetitive viewing of high speed (video) pornography can induce this condition. Do you recognise these symptoms? *

Compulsive urges Withdrawal symptoms if not able to satisfy compulsive urges -ie anxiety, irritability, depression, cold/flu, insomnia, headaches Usage of porn increased over time Escalated to extreme types of porn Difficulty controlling use of porn Understanding negative consequences but continuing to use porn anyway - social anxiety disorder, sexual dysfunction, negative impact on relationships and employment Neglecting, postponing activities Have a desire to quit or reduce porn usage Have made unsuccessful attempts to quit or reduce porn usage in the past Spending significant time/energy obtaining, using, concealing, planning or recovering from porn use

19. Do you recall feeling unloved, unvalued, uncared for or being abused as a child? *

Yes No Not sure Prefer not to say

20. If you were abused, felt unloved, unvalued, unwanted or neglected as a child, please select the options that caused you significant/memorable emotional pain. *

Mother Father Institution - school staff/church/orphanage/foster home Authority figure Sibling or other relative Bullies Sexual molester/pedophile/incest person Not aware of any emotionally hurtful event or person I am a victim of sex-trafficking. Prefer not to say Other

Other *

Please specify

21. Do you evaluate other people as potential sexual partners before getting to know them? ie Do you find it difficult to be friends with someone of the opposite gender without sexualising them? *

Yes No I'm not sure Prefer not to say

22. Are you anxious/concerned about your sexuality or sexual behaviour and thoughts? *

Yes No Not sure Prefer not to answer

23. Were you ever sexually humiliated, shamed, mocked, disrespected, bullied or devalued? *

Yes No I am not sure Prefer not to say

24. Were you ever sexually abused, molested or raped? *

Yes, by a family member of the same gender, older than me. Yes, by a family member of the same gender, younger than me. Yes, by a family member of the opposite gender, older than me. Yes, by a family member of the opposite gender, younger than me. Yes, by an older person of the opposite gender. Yes, by a younger person of the opposite gender Yes, by an older person of the same gender Yes, by a younger person of the same gender Yes, by a peer or person who was the same age as me Yes, by a person in authority Yes, by a non-family care-giver Yes, by a stranger Yes, by different people at the same time Yes, by different people but not all at the same time Yes, by porn/prostitution/sexual abuse industry Yes, by pimps Yes, through sex-trafficking No, I was not victimised I don't remember being victimised, but something doesn't feel right about it. Perhaps I was victimised but I have no clear memory of it. I have recalled an event with the help of a therapist who performs 'repressed memories.' (Note: this therapy is not accepted as legitimate and many so called 'repressed' memories have been shown to be false; created out of impressions given by the therapist. Therefore, repressed memories should not be regarded as 'proof' of being victimised as the method is disputed). Prefer not to say Other

Other *

Please specify the event if comfortable to do so.

25. Do you identify with being visually raped? ie. being forced to view a hypersexualised/provocative image or person when you did not actively search for sexual stimulation? *

Yes No I'm not sure Prefer not to say

26. Do you think your sexual desires are normal? *

Yes No Unsure Prefer not to say

27. What was your reaction after seeing commercialised porn for the first time? *

Physical reaction - sexual organs responded with arousal Shock - adrenaline reaction (heart racing, breathing increased) Emotional response - awareness of attraction to porn actor/actress Emotional response - awareness of guilt/fear I felt shame and guilt for looking at porn, but didn't really like it, although my body responded with arousal. I thought I had a special bond with the porn actor/actress. I didn't feel shame or guilt for enjoying looking at porn. I think I only felt shame and guilt for enjoying looking at porn because of my religious background. If I wasn't indoctrinated with religion, I wouldn't feel shame or guilt. I didn't enjoy looking at porn. I was angry after I was exposed to porn because I had not wanted to see it. I did not like what I saw in porn, but I was sexually excited by it anyway. I did not like what I saw in porn and I was not sexually aroused by it either. I felt empowered looking at porn. I felt a sense of revenge/payback when I was looking at porn. I felt confused after looking at porn. I don't know how I felt after looking at porn. No reaction recognised Any other response not listed

Please select all that apply.

Other *

Please specify what you thought or felt.

28. After seeing porn for the first time, did you actively seek it out again? *

Yes No I don't know Prefer not to say

29. After seeing porn for the first time, can you identify what attracted you to then seek out more porn? *

I liked the physical feeling despite the emotional anxiety/fear I liked the physical feeling and experienced no emotional anxiety/fear I like the feeling of escaping into fantasy. I liked the feeling of being powerful over women I liked the feeling of being desired by women and not rejected by them I liked the feeling of being in control of the sexual act. I like how I could use porn to help me escape from upsets in my life ie. kind of a veg-out experience Everyone else was doing it so I thought it must be normal. Everyone else was doing it so I thought I neded to do it so I could be cool/hot like them I wanted to punish women/men and during porn I could vent my angry feelings on them Not sure Other

Please select all that apply.

Other *

Please specify

30. What is the usual duration of your typical internet porn session? *

Under 10 mins 10 - 20 mins 20-30 mins 30-60 mins 1 - 2 hours 3 - 4 hours 4 - 5 hours 5 - 6 hours 6 - 7 hours 7 - 8 hours Over 8 hours I don't watch internet porn I don't seek out any porn anywhere eg lingerie advertisements, beach

31. Do you feel anxious or concerned about your sexual behaviour and/or thoughts? *

Yes No I don't know Prefer not to answer

32. Do you identify having to struggle with compulsive sexual behaviours? *

Yes No Not sure Prefer not to say

35. A fetish is an object to which you have attached a sexual quality. eg shoes, feet, umbrellas. Have you developed any fetishes? *

Yes No Not sure Prefer not to say I don't recognise any fetishes in my sexual behaviour.

33. Do you feel anxious about your sexual performance? *

Yes - always No - never Sometimes - it is more often that I do have anxiety Sometimes - it is less often that I do have anxiety Not sure Prefer not to say

34. Do you suffer from sexual dysfunction? *

ED - erectile dysfunction from nerve damage/diabetes etc ED - erectile dysfunction from porn usage ED - erectile dysfunction from unknown source ED - erectile dysfunction - inability to maintain erection soon after initiating sex with a partner Inorgasmic - unable to orgasm Premature ejaculation Low sexual libido Hypersexualised - often mistaken for 'high sexual libido' Injury or STD - veneral disease that prevents sexual activity Other

Other *

Please describe any other reaction (no explicit language)

36. Do you think your exposure to porn shaped your sexual desires or behaviour? *

Yes No I don't know Prefer not to say

37. Have you seen sexual acts in porn and tried to copy them? *

Yes No Not sure Prefer not to say

Other *

Please specify

38. Have you seen violence or anti-social behaviour such as dehumanisation in porn? *

Yes, I have seen it and get aroused by it. Yes, I have seen it but was shocked and revolted by it, not aroused. Yes, I have seen it. It was not distasteful to me, but I was not aroused by it. No, I have never seen any violence in porn. Not sure Prefer not to answer

39. Do you feel guilty for viewing porn? *

Yes, I feel guilty because I know it is not nice to use/sexually abuse another person. Yes, because my partner objects and I don't want to hurt my partner. Yes, but only because my partner objects and I don't want to cause an argument. Yes, because I don't like needing to do porn. Yes, because of my religious beliefs or loss of spiritual connection. No, I never feel guilty because I'm entitled to sexual enjoyment that porn gives me. No, I don't feel guilty because my partner is not as 'good' (ie as sexually arousing) as the porn actors/actresses. No, I need porn to get sexually aroused. No, I don't feel guilty because my partner doesn't want sex as often as I do. No, I don't feel guilty if my partner and I have an argument. No, I don't feel guilty for a combination of reasons listed above. Yes, I feel guilty for a combination of reasons listed above. Other

40. Can you connect any of your sexual behaviours/fetishes to an event/s in your childhood or youth? *

Yes No I don't know Prefer not to say I don't recognise any fetishes in my sexual behaviour.

Other *

Please specify

41. Does your partner know about your porn usage? *

My partner is aware of my porn habit and does not approve of it but joins in with me anyway. My partner is aware of my porn habit but does not approve of it and wants me to stop viewing porn. My partner is aware of my porn habit and enjoys watching porn with me. My partner is unaware of my porn habit but I don't care if it is exposed. My partner is unaware of my porn habit and I don't want it to be discovered. Not sure Prefer not to answer

42. Would you stop using porn if your partner objected? *

Yes, I would try to stop immediately. Porn doesn't have that big a grip on me. I'm confident I could quit it easily. Yes, I would try to stop immediately, but I would not like to give up porn. I like it, but I'd give it up for my partner. Yes, I would try to stop immediately, but I know it would be hard for me to give up porn as I've tried and failed before. No. I wouldn't give up porn for anyone. I'd change my partner and find one who did like porn. I'd try to talk my partner into accepting my porn and join me doing it. I'd reassure my partner that porn doesn't replace them. Porn is only fun, not serious. Other

Other *

Please specify

43. Does your partner complain, resist or refuse to participate in sexual behaviours you suggest? *

Yes No Not sure Prefer not to say

44. What are your partner's main objections to the sex acts you want to copy from porn? *

No objection Feels degraded, humiliated, dehumanised, disrespected or used Feels pain or discomfort Feels unnatural Dangerous to health (infection, injury) Does not cause your partner pleasure Act is boring Act Is frightening Does not feel loved Other

Other objection *

Please indicate why your partner objects to some sex acts seen in porn that you suggest.

45. I think that my sexuality was hijacked (altered) by porn. *

Yes No Not sure Prefer not to say

46. Do you identify or suspect there might be a connection between your sexuality and to an event in your childhood or youth? *

Yes No Not sure Prefer not to say

47. Do you want to control your sexual behaviour but feel you need assistance to do so? *

Yes No Not sure Prefer not to say

48. Have you tried to find assistance for your sexual habits or behaviours? If so, what resources have you used? *

Counsellor/social worker Health practitioner/doctor Psychiatrist Psychologist Religious counsellor - minister/priest/rabi etc Partner Employer Police Rape centre/sexual health centre Parent Friend Sexaholics Anonymous (or other 12 step programme) Lifeline Solicitor/legal adviser Self-help on-line or DVD series programme Other

Other *

Please specify

49. Were any of your efforts to alter you sexual habits or behaviours permanently successful or satisfactory? *

Yes. I am trigger free and happy. I'm in control of my sexuality. No. Nothing has worked for me. I'm still struggling to quit porn or other behaviours and I want help. No. Nothing has worked for me. I'm still struggling to quit porn or other behaviours but I don't want help. I've given up trying to fight this addiction. Not sure. I am happy with using porn and don't see the need to change my behaviour or attitude to porn. I want to stop looking at porn/other behaviour but struggle with controlling my urges. I am entitled to look at porn and I consider it to be a harmless and healthy behaviour.

Other *

Please specify

50. Have your sexual habits or behaviour caused unwanted consequences? (Or are you afraid they might cause unwanted consequences?) *

Conflict with my partner Separation from my partner Divorce from my partner Separation from my children Incarceration/prison Probation/bond/bail An affair Financial problems Unplanned, unwanted pregnancy, abortion Complicated by substance abuse Feelings of guilt, shame for betraying your partner's trust Loss of respect, status in your social network Prefer not to say Other

Please select all that apply.

Other *

Please specify

51. If you 'binge' on porn - (ie go without using porn for a time but then 'feast' on it in one long session), what do you think causes the binge? *

My partner is away and I use porn for sexual relief. I feel rejected, abandoned or ignored by my partner when he/she is busy with the children or other pursuits. I feel anxious for some reason that I can't understand. I feel depressed and need to get myself 'out of it.' I feel angry or upset with my partner and porn helps distract me from thinking about the problems. When my partner witholds sexual access to me, I feel I am entitled to use porn as revenge. When my partner witholds sexual access to me, I feel I am entitled to use porn as an alternative to his/her body. When my partner witholds sexual access to me, I feel I am entitled to use porn as I'm not letting him/her have power over me and stop my access to sexual relief. Not sure Prefer not to say Other

Other *

52. Are you concerned that your porn use might be progressing towards illegality? *

Yes No Yes, but I don't see anything wrong with doing this type of porn as it would only be in my mind, not in 'real life.' Not sure, but concerned Not sure, but don't think I'm going in that direction. Prefer not to say

53. Do you feel 'trigger' free, in control and happy with your current sexuality and sexual behaviour? *

Yes No I have some control but would like to develop more control. Not sure Prefer not to stay

54. Were any of your efforts to alter your sexual habits or behaviours permanently successful or satisfactory? *

Yes. I am trigger free and happy. I'm in control of my sexuality. No. Nothing worked for me. I'm still struggling to quit porn and I want help. Not sure. I am happy with using porn and don't see the need to change my behaviour or attitude to porn. I want to stop looking at porn but struggle with controlling my urges.

Other *

55. What is Your Most Reliable Social Network & Emotional Support System? *

Family Friends Work colleagues Religious contacts (minister, priest, rabi etc) Educators (teachers, tutors) Counsellors (Life-line, social workers) Medical or mental health professional No one. I would like to confide in someone, but there is no-one I can trust enough to share my intimate fears/concerns. No one. I don't feel a need to share my intimate fears/concerns. No one. I don't have fears or emotional concerns. Other

Select the main resource you can access to receive emotional support.

Other *

Please identify what resource you can access for emotional support

56. Who/what do you blame/credit with you developing your sexual addiction or sexual behaviour? *

Myself - there's something wrong with me. The person who violated me as a child/youth/young adult. The Porn Empire which conditioned me from childhood to think that sexual abuse was normal sexual behaviour. Not sure Prefer not to say Other

Other *

57. If you could choose to alter any factors of your childhood, if anything,what would you change? *

My parents characters or personalities My family's financial status My personality or character My siblings' personality or character My housing My town/city/country of birth My birth - I would choose not to be born My mother My father My sibling/s My friends/school/peers Other

Other *

58. Did completing this survey cause you to recall any significant events from your past that caused an emotional response? *

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59. Did completing this survey cause you to think differently about your sexual behaviour? *

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60. What is your household income? (Optional) *

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