A new study has put to bed the long-believed stereotype that female porn stars are “damaged goods,” that they come from backgrounds of abuse, and have poor self-images.

According to recently released findings in the Journal of Sex Research, porn stars have higher self-esteem, are more spiritual, and feel better about their bodies than women not in the adult industry.

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