And the beat goes on, I guess.

This topic was discussed (among other guy related issues-like strip clubs) this past Tues. Nov. 1, on the Oprah show. Jay Leno and two other celebs (can't remem. their names - journalists, I think) made 'light' of the issue of porn and visiting strip clubs. Anyone else happen to see this show?

The consensus was that ALL guys do it (view porn) even the ones that say they don't . Jay Leno did caution that if a man does it hours on end , then it could present a problem in his relationship with a woman. Basically, these men saw nothing wrong with it - said it is just a visual need ALL men have.

I was somewhat put off (offended?) by the rather flip 'tone' of the whole show. More of a comedy routine than a real look at the issues from the man side. A lot of excuses for what they said is just innocent male behavior. The whole attitude of the show gave validation to the porn habit.

Maybe there have been more in depth objective TV shows etc. prior to my personal discovery - there sure is quite a bit on the internet that covers the issue of porn viewing and it's abuses.

With porn being the leading money maker on the internet - it would seem reasonable to assume that porn does affect many more relationships (adversely) than we (women) are even aware of?

Why am I stuck on this issue of porn?......I just think that it is an ever growing concern in our society (the world , for that matter) that will never go away. And if the media continues to treat this topic in such a dismissive way , women will never be heard by men on what it's (porn) affects are on a relationship.


Maybe Oprah thought her show would help in some way...I certainly can't project her intentions - she is an entertainer, after all, however, I was profoundly disappointed in her comedic approach/portrayal of such topics.