A Cross-Sectional Study to Determine Corelation Between Exposure to Sexually Explicit Media and Sex Related Misconceptions Among Undergraduate Students of Urban Colleges.

Background: India now has easier access to sexually explicit media (SEM) on more platforms given the technological revolution. Less research has been done on how viewing it affects youth regarding their sex related concepts. To comprehend the connection between its exposure and sexual misconceptions,empirical analysis is necessary.Aim:We aimed to investigate the extent of exposure to SEM including various modality of exposure like images, audio, video or their combination; sex related misconceptions held by study population and a possible correlation of exposure of SEM and the number of misconceptions held. Materials and Methodology: Through the use of an online survey,data from 504 participants were gathered, and regression and factor analysis were used to examine the results. Results: The results showed a statistically significant positive link between the two variables, which supported the hypothesis that SEM exposure and sexual misconceptions are related.Plus, compared to frequency of viewing,the length of time spent watching SEM had a bigger influence on the development of misconceptions. Additionally, the study found that there were three major categories of misconceptions,indicating that the formation of misconceptions is not a uniform process and may vary widely among individuals. Conclusion: Overall, the results of this study are consistent with the premise that SEM exposure influences college students' development of sexual misconceptions.To completely comprehend the connection between SEM exposure and the development of sexual misconceptions, additional research is required. However,the study also raises the possibility that there may be other factors at work.