Open AccessPornography use by kinky gay men: A qualitative approach
Author(s) -
Liam Wignall
Publication year - 2019
Language(s) - English
DOI - 10.51681/1.512
Subject(s) - pornography , framing (construction) , human sexuality , psychology , consumption (sociology) , qualitative research , social psychology , developmental psychology , gender studies , sociology , psychoanalysis , engineering , social science , structural engineering
This study examines how kinky gay men consume and engage with pornography. Drawing on 28 in-depth interviews with self-identified kinky gay men, this study examines how pornography was discussed as a useful tool for exploring sexuality. Pornography consumption was complex and played an important role in the development of kink desires for almost all participants, being used to: explore sexual kinks; learn how to perform activities safely; and help consolidate sexual desires. Limitations and implications of this study are considered, particularly regarding the conceptual framing of pornography consumption and considerations for the future with kinky individuals.