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Sex and the Internet

The Internet can, to some people, feel like an attractive place to engage in sexual behaviour. But why is that? Some people think the ‘Triple A Engine’ helps answer this question.

‘Triple A Engine’ (Cooper, 1998)

Accessibility – Pornography and sexual experiences are easily accessible online, at all time, day or night.

Anonymity – People may feel that they are anonymous and unknown online. This may result in a person detaching their online behaviour from their offline life and identity.

Affordability – Pornography and sexual experiences online may come at a low cost, or free.