Pornography and religion may seem incompatible but watching adult video may actually boost faith, reports the Daily Mail of UK.
People who watch porn more than once a week tend to become more religious, a researcher claims, while those who watch racy videos occasionally tend to drift away from religion.
While the reason for this is difficult to discern, the expert believes it may be to do with feeling guilty.
It is popularly thought religious groups' disapproval of porn makes devout followers less likely to view it, and it's also been argued that porn users are more likely to lose their faith.
'Recent research suggests that more frequent porn consumption, especially for religious persons, is associated with guilt and embarrassment, potentially diminishing one's interest in religious or spiritual activities while also potentially creating feelings of scrupulosity that may draw individuals away from religious community,' the study said.