Pornography a polarizing topic. Is it a good thing or a bad thing, and does it help or hinder a healthy sex life? The truth is pornography can be good for some people and relationships. If a couple is going through a challenging time with physical connection (emotionally or medically), they might be prescribed pornography as a way of rejuvenating their sex lives. The real issue is that some people—men in particular—think that what they see in porn is what women want.