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This literature review explores key definitions, perceived benefits, risks, and consequences of engaging in cybersex, as well as its influence on youth and young adults. The accessibility, affordability, and anonymity of the Internet make it highly appealing to users. Increasing time spent online for sexual activity may lead to cybersex abuse and compulsive cybersex behavior. This poses a threat to relationships, work, and educational pursuits. Chatrooms are especially prominent as a slippery slope to more extreme sexual behaviors. Characteristics of cybersex users do not seem to be divided by subgroups such as gender, sexual orientation, and marital status. There are only limited amounts of research on youth and online sexual activity, but some research suggests that adolescents are engaging in cybersex. Moreover, college students appear to be at particular risk for developing cybersex compulsive behaviors. Increased health education about the dangers of potential cybersex addiction and abuse is needed. In addition, health educators need to add cybersex to their curricula to warn users of potential addiction.  \nTHE WIDESPREAD INFLUENCE OF THE INTERNET  \nIn a world where everything from banking and shopping to education and matchmaking can be found online, it is little wonder that the United States Department of Commerce found that 51% of all U.S. households had access to the Internet.1 Access to the Internet poses several concerns for mental health professionals. Increased access in individuals’ homes adds a new dimension to health and psychological issues when combined with sexually oriented behaviors.2 The speed, availability, and convenience of the Internet, in combination with sexually oriented material, create the potential for the “next sexual revolution.”3(p519)  \nJust as not all users of alcohol become alcoholics, most cybersex participants do not experience compulsive problems; how-  \never, cybersex becomes a social concern when individuals spend so much time online that they neglect their relationships, work, school, or other obligations.4 In recent years pornography viewing among Americans dramatically increased, largely due to increased access to the Internet.5 With the invention of the Internet, the pursuit of sexual stimuli has become more accessible, affordable, and anonymous.2,3,6 As of the year 2000, it was estimated that 20 million people visited sexually themed Websites monthly. This number continues to increase, with sex being the number one searched topic on the Internet.5 It is not surprising that cybersex addiction is on the rise,5 and college students appear to be at a  \nparticular risk for cybersex abuse.7  \nA review of the literature shows that there is much information about cybersex, but that little research is available on the  \nprevention of cybersex addiction. Currently, most health educators do not address the issue of cybersex in their classrooms, nordo they arm their students or community with information about the potential dangers associated with engaging in online sexual behavior. Considering that cybersex may pose a threat to current and subsequent relationships, the absence of this type of education is significant.8 The purpose of this literature review is to:  \n1. Explore the key terms of cybersex.  \nDelores Dorton Rimington is a Master’s of Science candidate, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Utah State University, Logan, Utah 84322-7000. Julie Gast, PhD, is associate professor with the Department of HPER, Utah State University, 7000 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322-7000.  \nDelores Dorton Rimington and Julie Gast  \n2. Investigate the roles of marital status, gender, and sexual orientation in cybersex behavior.  \n3. Identify perceived benefits, risks, and consequences fo","cbCaieX29In9YaAd","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieX29In9YaAd","pdf",88780,"English","# Abstract\n# The Widespread Influence of the Internet\n## Internet access and mental health concerns\n# Purpose of the Literature Review\n## Key terms and role of demographics\n## Benefits, risks, consequences, and education\n# Exploring Key Terms\n## Sex Addiction\n## What is Cybersex?","[{\"question\":\"What reasons make cybersex appealing to users online?\",\"answer\":\"The review highlights the Internet’s accessibility, affordability, and anonymity, which make cybersex easier to pursue and repeat.\"},{\"question\":\"How can cybersex affect relationships, work, and education?\",\"answer\":\"Spending excessive time online for sexual activity can lead to neglect of relationships, work, school, and other obligations, posing a threat to multiple life areas.\"},{\"question\":\"Why does the review emphasize the need for health education on cybersex?\",\"answer\":\"Because many health educators currently do not address cybersex risks in their curricula, there is a need to warn users about potential addiction and abuse, especially for youth and college students.\"}]","Cybersex Use and Abuse - Implications for Health Education - Literature Review | PDF",1792074060,18]