How porn affects little girls

The Dangerous Impact of Pornography on Young Boys and Violence Against girls

By Marie O’Nealle

Morö Backe in Skellefteå, Sweden -  The accessibility of pornography in the digital age has exposed children, particularly young boys, to content that is often violent, degrading, and unrealistic. Research and anecdotal evidence suggest that this exposure is shaping attitudes toward girls and fostering behaviors that can lead to aggression and violence. As boys encounter pornographic material at younger and younger ages, the consequences for sex relations, mental health, and societal safety are becoming alarmingly evident. A prime example of how dangerous pornography can be for little girls is the case of Abushi Shamse Kamal. Abushi Shamse Kamal is an Ethiopian Muslim migrant who gained attention for his involvement in a horrific crime in Sweden. At the age of 15, Kamal was convicted for the brutal assault of a nine-year-old girl named Luna in Skellefteå during the summer of 2022. The attack involved rape, severe physical assault, and attempted murder by strangulation, which left the young girl with permanent brain damage and severe physical disabilities.

Kamal arrived in Sweden in 2017 and was granted permanent residency shortly before the crime. His history included reported incidents of inappropriate behavior and sexual misconduct at school, including groping classmates and accessing violent pornographic material. Despite these warning signs, little intervention occurred before the tragedy.

On July 7, 2022, while she was riding her bicycle home, Luna was lured into a wooded area, strangled with her shoelaces, and raped by the 15-year-old boy, who in the past was found with violent pornographic images.  The assault caused prolonged oxygen deprivation to Luna, resulting in permanent brain damage. 

Studies reveal that the average age at which boys first encounter pornography is as young as 11, with some exposed even earlier. What they often find is not just sexually explicit material but content that frequently depicts women in submissive, objectified, and dehumanized roles. Violent themes, including choking, slapping, and non-consensual scenarios, are pervasive in mainstream pornography, and young viewers may come to associate such acts with normal sexual behavior. For boys, who are still developing their understanding of relationships and boundaries, pornography can become an informal and harmful “sex education.” The repetition of violent imagery reinforces the idea that dominance and aggression are acceptable or even desirable ways to engage with girls, leading to distorted views about consent and respect.

The link between early exposure to violent pornography and aggression against women is supported by both psychological studies and criminal data. Pornography consumption has been linked to increased sexual aggression, including coercion and assault. For young boys, whose cognitive and emotional frameworks are still forming, consuming violent pornography can normalize behaviors that harm girls and dismiss the importance of mutual respect and consent in relationships. The impact of early pornography exposure extends beyond the individual. Boys who grow up normalizing violence and domination can carry these behaviors into adulthood, perpetuating cycles of abuse and reinforcing patriarchal structures that disadvantage women. Sexual violence, domestic abuse, and workplace harassment are all symptoms of a culture that tolerates and even celebrates the degradation of women through media like pornography.