Porn, hormones and height: what the science says about stunting growth
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6 min read · 28 September 2026
A viral health claim says excessive pornography consumption can stunt your height by disrupting cortisol, melatonin and sleep. The biology chain sounds plausible — but the scientific literature contains no demonstrated link between pornography and stature, while the real drivers of height are well documented.