It seems to me that monogamy carries the connotation of a single, real life, sexual partner. I don't think that most people, myself included, would view porn or even masturbation as straying from a monogamous relationship. Ultimately both are a matter of self-gratification that don't involve a real-life partner. I would argue that porn equates to simple visual stimulation and is inherenty intended and used as fantasy.
Having said that, your definition, Sally, definitely jives with my understanding of the word. I can certainly understand that some people have problems with their partners viewing porn and/or masturbating, but I would not go so far as to say that doing so is breaking a monogamous commitment.
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Last edited by Matthew Shea : 02-09-2007 at 05:36 PM.
Reason: Needed to clarify two of my points.
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