From Hazardous Practices to Hot Experiences of Young Adult’s Exposure Towards Sexually Explicit Materials: Analysis of Case Studies

Introduction: As the world is zooming towards modernisation, the topic of sexually Explicit materials is no more a taboo in other countries. However, India is still limiting itself in exploring it out. The literature reviews have shown that the consumption of sexually explicit materials is causing a problematic issue in an individual’s life such as dissatisfied relationships, sexual crimes etc. It is therefore important to understand the reasons for the desire to watch these contents. AIM: The present study attempts to understand the experiences and the factors leading to the desire to watch sexually explicit material of young adults. Case Report: Using the qualitative technique of thematic analysis, the emphasis was on developing an image of the sexual existence of the young people who are accessing erotic content. A total of 6 participants were interviewed personally for the study: three men and three women respectively residing in Delhi NCR currently but belong to a different part of our country, India. Discussion: It became evident through an analysis that men and women both have equal exposure to such content because of the availability and accessibility of the resources. They had no hesitation in admitting the same. The following themes were extracted from the interviews taken: Stressful life events, relationships, sexual pleasure, knowledge-seeking behaviours and Mood Modification. Conclusion: The most important and common facet among young men and women is the hazardous practices at the safe place which is the role of parenting and the relationship matters which has influenced the exposure of youth towards sexually explicit materials. The study has implications to understand the effect of the consumption of pornographic materials on the diverse areas of human beings.