When you need to cut through opinions and get to what the research actually says about pornography, Fight the New Drug's Fast Facts page delivers — a well-organized, research-backed collection of over 100 statistics and findings on how pornography affects individuals, relationships, and society.^1
The page now spans 25 filterable categories — from addiction and mental health to exploitation, sex trafficking, sexual violence, and effects on young people — each citing peer-reviewed studies from institutions like the New England Journal of Medicine, Archives of Sexual Behavior, and the British Journal of Criminology.^1 Every stat links directly to its source, making it a trustworthy starting point for parents, pastors, counselors, and anyone preparing to have hard conversations with the people they love.
Fight the New Drug (FTND) is a non-religious, non-legislative 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2009 by a group of college students in Utah who wanted to change the conversation about pornography using science, facts, and personal accounts rather than shame or legislation.^2 Now part of the PHASE Alliance alongside other anti-exploitation organizations, the movement has reached millions worldwide and produced the documentary Brain, Heart, World and the Consider Before Consuming podcast, which continues to publish new episodes.^2 FTND also launched an AI-powered assistant at ask.ftnd.org to help people explore research-backed answers to common questions about pornography's harms.^2
Why People Love It"Thanks to your website and podcast, I'm able to bring up the negative facts about pornography to people and give them actual accurate information. Rather than just saying 'porn is bad' like before, I can give people the reasons why!"^4
"FTND is so amazing and helpful. Thank you for all you do, especially in educating people. You don't focus on morality, and you are clear about long-lasting harm to all involved, including viewers."^4
"365 days! Consider Before Consuming was a vital part of the initial 'white knuckle.' Thank you for making this journey and anniversary possible."^4
Notable- Founded in 2009; now part of the PHASE Alliance alongside other anti-exploitation organizations^2
- Fast Facts page organizes research across 25 filterable categories with direct source citations^1
- Produces the Consider Before Consuming podcast (biweekly, actively publishing as of 2025)^5
- Three-part documentary Brain, Heart, World available for public screening^2
- Partners with Fortify, a science-based recovery program for those wanting to quit pornography^2
- Launched ask.ftnd.org, an AI assistant answering questions about pornography's harmful effects^2
