Despite the stereotype that porn actresses are “damaged goods,” they actually report higher self-esteem, more positive feelings and greater levels of spirituality than other women, a new study finds.
As previous research has shown, the general public tends to have a negative opinion of female porn stars, assuming that they come from desperate backgrounds and are driven to the industry by low self-respect, a history of childhood sex abuse or other psychological factors.
A group of researchers set out to test if there was any truth to these stereotypes. They surveyed 177 female porn stars between 18 and 50 years old (average age of 26) about their sexual behaviors and attitudes, alcohol and drug use, self-esteem and quality of life.
CONTINUED at NBC News.
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