When it comes to shocking facts about porn, there are many misconceptions and stereotypes that have been perpetuated by the media and popular culture. But there are some facts about pornography that may shock even the most knowledgeable of individuals.

From its staggering economic impact to the neurological consequences of watching it, porn has certainly made its mark on society. Here are 50 shocking facts about porn that may surprise you.

Global Shocking Facts about Porn

1. The global porn industry is worth over $100 billion.

2. Approximately 30 percent of all internet traffic is related to porn.

3. Porn sites get more visitors each month than Netflix, Amazon and Twitter combined.

4. Pornhub is the largest porn site in the world, with over 41 billion visits in 2019.

5. The oldest known pornographic film dates back to 1908.

6. Pornography is illegal in 17 countries.

7. The average porn video is 15 minutes and 30 seconds long.

8. The majority of online porn is free.

9. Around 70 percent of men watch porn at least once a month.

10. Pornhub is estimated to make over $4.4 million per day.

Popularity Wise Shocking facts about Porn

11. Only 11 percent of women watch porn regularly.

12. The most searched-for term on Pornhub in 2019 was ‘lesbian’.

13. The average age of first exposure to porn is 11.

14. The most common reason people watch porn is for sexual arousal.

15. Porn has been around since the invention of the printing press.

16. Porn stars make between $500 and $3,000 per scene.

17. The most popular category of porn is amateur.

18. Porn actors have to sign a waiver before shooting a scene.

19. Porn is estimated to be responsible for 30 percent of all Internet downloads.

20. The average porn video is viewed over 200 times.

Lifestyle Shocking Facts about Porn

21. The majority of porn viewers are between the ages of 18 and 24.

22. The average porn video is watched for 8 minutes and 20 seconds.

23. There are over 4 million porn sites on the Internet.

24. The most popular porn search term is “teen”.

25. Most porn sites contain more than 10,000 videos.

26. The average porn user spends around 10 minutes per visit.

27. Porn sites generate over 4 billion page views per day.

28. Approximately 9 out of 10 men watch porn at least once a week.

29. Porn is the fourth most visited website in the world.

30. The average porn user is male, between the ages of 18 and 34.

Money and Shocking facts about Porn

31. Pornhub’s most popular video has been viewed over 87 million times.

32. The United States is the biggest consumer of online porn.

33. The average porn user spends around $30 a month on porn.

34. Porn stars are required to use condoms in California.

35. Porn stars are required to be tested for STDs every 14 days.

36. The majority of porn videos feature heterosexual sex.

37. The average porn video is around 10 minutes long.

38. Porn stars can make up to $1,000 for a single scene.

39. Porn has been linked to higher levels of risky sexual behavior.

40. Men are more likely to watch porn than women.

Statistically Shocking Facts about Porn

41. Porn is estimated to be responsible for up to 40 percent of all Internet traffic.

42. The most searched porn category is “MILF”.

43. Porn is largely responsible for the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.

44. Porn has been found to be addictive in some people.

45. The average porn user visits around 18 different porn sites per month.

46. Porn is banned in some countries, including India and China.

47. Porn is estimated to be responsible for up to 70 percent of online credit card fraud.

48. Porn has been linked to a decrease in relationship satisfaction.

49. The average porn user spends around 11 hours per month watching porn.

50. More than 50 percent of all porn videos feature violence.