Sunday, Funday!
So, here’s a fun fact to kick things off: Sunday, it appears, is the most popular day for viewing adult content. That’s right, after a long week of work, chores, and maybe even church, folks are winding down their week with some… ahem… self-love. This curious tidbit comes from CNET, although they didn’t provide the original source of this statistic, leaving us to wonder, “Who’s counting?”.
How Much of the Internet is Adult Content, Really?
Fast Food or Fine Dining?
Now, let’s talk about duration. No, not that kind of duration, get your mind out of the gutter! We’re talking about the average length of a Visit to a porn site. According to data from Pornhub, over half of viewers clock in at less than five minutes per visit, and 86% of visitors are gone in under 20 minutes. The average viewing time on the top porn site, XVideos, was 12.5 minutes per visit. So, in the grand scheme of things, people are treating their porn consumption more like a fast food drive-thru than a fine dining experience.
The Regulars and the Occasional Visitors
The frequency of visits can significantly influence the total viewing time. According to a 2014 study by the University of Montreal, single men averaged two hours a week on porn (three weekly visits of about 40 minutes each), while men in relationships spent about 34 minutes a week (approximately 1.7 weekly visits of 20 minutes). It seems that being in a relationship leads to less time in front of the screen and more time, well, doing other things.
A Pinch of Salt
It’s important to note that the consumption of porn is a stigmatized behavior and, as such, people often underestimate their engagement in such activities. The actual figures might be higher than reported. Even with a 50% increase assumed in viewing time, the average daily viewing time for men is estimated to be between 7.5 to 25 minutes, which is still a small fraction of the time most people spend on on-screen entertainment. So, despite all the hullabaloo, porn is but a blip on the average person’s daily screen time radar.
So, there you have it, folks. The next time you’re making small talk at a party, feel free to drop some of these titillating tidbits into the conversation. Just remember to read the room first!
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