November 2021 PMID 32011176

Change in the Popularity of Transgressive Content in Written Erotica between 2000 and 2016.

Martin Seehuus, Ariel B Handy, Amelia M Stanton

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30
Peak: 21 in Feb 2020
across 3 sources since Feb 2020

Extended reach

612,310
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Total likes

90

Video views

156

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Feb 2020 – May 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The analysis reflects general agreement with statements like 'no increase in transgressive content,' supported by references to the study and related research, and some comments hint at the topic's importance by emphasizing the steadiness of content themes over time. The tone is analytical yet accessible, with words like 'really rare,' 'not increased,' and 'no changes,' which emphasize the study's conclusion against popular assumptions.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions agree with the study's findings that transgressive content in erotica did not increase over time.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest in the topic, recognizing its relevance but not demonstrating high enthusiasm.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include references to related research and citations, indicating moderate engagement with the subject.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions seem to acknowledge that the findings challenge common perceptions, suggesting a modest influence on beliefs about transgressive content.

Abstract in brief

  • The study analyzed 250,000 erotic stories over 16 years to see if themes like violence, incest, or BDSM in erotica have become more common or popular.
  • The findings showed no significant increase in either the amount or popularity of transgressive content during this period.
  • These results challenge the common belief that erotic material is becoming more transgressive, suggesting that such content has remained relatively steady over time.

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Rolf Degen
@DegenRolf · X

Neither pornographic stories nor pornographic videos have seen a rise of "transgressive" content in recent decades. https://t.co/YnNwdzXydG https://t.co/TM72MbTH7I

Feb 4, 2020 · 25 likes · 4 shares · 69,231 followers View post →
Neuroskeptic
@Neuro_Skeptic · X

A study of themes in erotica stories posted 2000-2016 https://t.co/Sw8GAemzBp No changes in popularity of 'transgressive' themes. 'Family' theme stories get more views at all timepoints...

Feb 7, 2020 · 19 likes · 4 shares · 232,793 followers View post →
Justin Lehmiller
@JustinLehmiller · X

Is sexual material becoming more extreme? MT @BrainOnPorn: "These results, in addition to recent research presenting similar findings w/in pornographic video, do not support popular perceptions that erotic material is becoming increasingly transgressive" https://t.co/YtCFKmrI11

Feb 4, 2020 · 17 likes · 7 shares · 36,884 followers View post →
Newアレクシア
@NewDrive73 · X

Si revisamos el contenido pornografico, en este estudio observando por 16 años (2000-2016), en realidad no se ha visto que el contenido pornografico con el tiempo se haya vuelto más transgresor. https://t.co/nUgQrp352N

Mar 7, 2023 · 15 likes · 1 share · 1,211 followers View post →
Dr. Cynthia Graham
@cygraham_graham · X

Just published: Change in the Popularity of Transgressive Content in Written Erotica between 2000 and 2016 #JSexResearch @JustinLehmiller @kinseyinstitute @Sex_Science @socofthesacred @MeganKMaas https://t.co/CzWt4Kz6zZ

Feb 3, 2020 · 9 likes · 4 shares · 7,892 followers View post →
Ricardo Fernández
@RicardoFernLast · X

@JosLuis70921676 Añado, con tu permiso, alguna bibliografía más. Change in the Popularity of Transgressive Content in Written Erotica between 2000 and 2016 Martin Seehuu, Ariel B. Handy &Amelia M. Stanton Published online: 03 Feb 2020 https://t.co/zLhW6Y82Zu

Feb 29, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 7,349 followers View post →

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@OtakuWeebtard · X

RT @NewDrive73: Si revisamos el contenido pornografico, en este estudio observando por 16 años (2000-2016), en realidad no se ha visto que…

Feb 3, 2025 · 1 share · 902 followers View post →
Newアレクシア
@NewDrive73 · X

@RGBFOUR De hecho la violencia de verdad es muy rara y baja. Incluso el contenido nopor violengo de verdad, ni siquiera ha aumentado como creen. [https://t.co/TkNwYMESft] [https://t.co/nUgQrp352N]

Aug 25, 2024 · 1 like · 1,211 followers View post →
Newアレクシア
@NewDrive73 · X

Si revisamos el contenido pornografico, en este estudio observando por 16 años (2000-2016), en realidad no se ha visto que el contenido pornografico con el tiempo se haya vuelto más transgresor. https://t.co/nUgQrp352N

Mar 7, 2023 · 15 likes · 1 share · 1,211 followers View post →
Pintax99
@pintax99 · X

RT @RicardoFernLast: @JosLuis70921676 Añado, con tu permiso, alguna bibliografía más. Change in the Popularity of Transgressive Content in…

Mar 1, 2020 · 1 share · 3,728 followers View post →
Ricardo Fernández
@RicardoFernLast · X

@JosLuis70921676 Añado, con tu permiso, alguna bibliografía más. Change in the Popularity of Transgressive Content in Written Erotica between 2000 and 2016 Martin Seehuu, Ariel B. Handy &Amelia M. Stanton Published online: 03 Feb 2020 https://t.co/zLhW6Y82Zu

Feb 29, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 7,349 followers View post →
James Lizamore
@JamesLizamore · X

RT @Neuro_Skeptic: A study of themes in erotica stories posted 2000-2016 https://t.co/Sw8GAemzBp No changes in popularity of 'transgressive…

Feb 8, 2020 · 4 shares · 108 followers View post →
Bill Rider
@DoGreatScience · X

RT @Neuro_Skeptic: A study of themes in erotica stories posted 2000-2016 https://t.co/Sw8GAemzBp No changes in popularity of 'transgressive…

Feb 8, 2020 · 4 shares · 512 followers View post →
xsplat
@xsplat · X

RT @Neuro_Skeptic: A study of themes in erotica stories posted 2000-2016 https://t.co/Sw8GAemzBp No changes in popularity of 'transgressive…

Feb 8, 2020 · 4 shares · 333 followers View post →
Mikhail Lebedev
@LebedevMikhailA · X

RT @Neuro_Skeptic: A study of themes in erotica stories posted 2000-2016 https://t.co/Sw8GAemzBp No changes in popularity of 'transgressive…

Feb 7, 2020 · 4 shares · 5,045 followers View post →
Neuroskeptic
@Neuro_Skeptic · X

A study of themes in erotica stories posted 2000-2016 https://t.co/Sw8GAemzBp No changes in popularity of 'transgressive' themes. 'Family' theme stories get more views at all timepoints...

Feb 7, 2020 · 19 likes · 4 shares · 232,793 followers View post →
James Lizamore
@JamesLizamore · X

RT @JustinLehmiller: Is sexual material becoming more extreme? MT @BrainOnPorn: "These results, in addition to recent research presenting s…

Feb 5, 2020 · 7 shares · 108 followers View post →
Ken Paris
@TunaSafeDolphin · X

RT @JustinLehmiller: Is sexual material becoming more extreme? MT @BrainOnPorn: "These results, in addition to recent research presenting s…

Feb 5, 2020 · 7 shares · 1,498 followers View post →
Eric Schrimshaw PhD
@EricSchrimshaw · X

RT @JustinLehmiller: Is sexual material becoming more extreme? MT @BrainOnPorn: "These results, in addition to recent research presenting s…

Feb 4, 2020 · 7 shares · 3,687 followers View post →
Bill Rider
@DoGreatScience · X

RT @JustinLehmiller: Is sexual material becoming more extreme? MT @BrainOnPorn: "These results, in addition to recent research presenting s…

Feb 4, 2020 · 7 shares · 512 followers View post →
April Would (18+)
@April_AllTheWay · X

RT @JustinLehmiller: Is sexual material becoming more extreme? MT @BrainOnPorn: "These results, in addition to recent research presenting s…

Feb 4, 2020 · 7 shares · 2,401 followers View post →
Dr. Cynthia Graham
@cygraham_graham · X

RT @JustinLehmiller: Is sexual material becoming more extreme? MT @BrainOnPorn: "These results, in addition to recent research presenting s…

Feb 4, 2020 · 7 shares · 7,892 followers View post →
Justin Lehmiller
@JustinLehmiller · X

Is sexual material becoming more extreme? MT @BrainOnPorn: "These results, in addition to recent research presenting similar findings w/in pornographic video, do not support popular perceptions that erotic material is becoming increasingly transgressive" https://t.co/YtCFKmrI11

Feb 4, 2020 · 17 likes · 7 shares · 36,884 followers View post →
Dr. Meredith L. Chivers
@DrMLChivers · X

RT @cygraham_graham: Just published: Change in the Popularity of Transgressive Content in Written Erotica between 2000 and 2016 #JSexResear…

Feb 4, 2020 · 4 shares · 4,669 followers View post →
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@meistrephilipos · X

RT @DegenRolf: Neither pornographic stories nor pornographic videos have seen a rise of "transgressive" content in recent decades. https://…

Feb 4, 2020 · 4 shares · 2,711 followers View post →
Kinsey Institute
@kinseyinstitute · X

RT @cygraham_graham: Just published: Change in the Popularity of Transgressive Content in Written Erotica between 2000 and 2016 #JSexResear…

Feb 4, 2020 · 4 shares · 179,017 followers View post →
Alexo
@alexoterov · X

RT @DegenRolf: Neither pornographic stories nor pornographic videos have seen a rise of "transgressive" content in recent decades. https://…

Feb 4, 2020 · 4 shares · 469 followers View post →
Rolf Degen
@DegenRolf · X

Neither pornographic stories nor pornographic videos have seen a rise of "transgressive" content in recent decades. https://t.co/YnNwdzXydG https://t.co/TM72MbTH7I

Feb 4, 2020 · 25 likes · 4 shares · 69,231 followers View post →
Patrick Lockwood
@DoctorLockwood · X

RT @cygraham_graham: Just published: Change in the Popularity of Transgressive Content in Written Erotica between 2000 and 2016 #JSexResear…

Feb 3, 2020 · 4 shares · 4,898 followers View post →
Justin Lehmiller
@JustinLehmiller · X

RT @cygraham_graham: Just published: Change in the Popularity of Transgressive Content in Written Erotica between 2000 and 2016 #JSexResear…

Feb 3, 2020 · 4 shares · 36,884 followers View post →
Dr. Cynthia Graham
@cygraham_graham · X

Just published: Change in the Popularity of Transgressive Content in Written Erotica between 2000 and 2016 #JSexResearch @JustinLehmiller @kinseyinstitute @Sex_Science @socofthesacred @MeganKMaas https://t.co/CzWt4Kz6zZ

Feb 3, 2020 · 9 likes · 4 shares · 7,892 followers View post →