In a recent interview, Tatjana Butjskaja, a member of the Russian Duma, proposed that only adults with children should be permitted to watch online pornography. Butjskaja, who serves as the vice-chair of the Committee for the Protection of Families, Motherhood, Fatherhood, and Childhood, expressed concern that consuming online adult content is detrimental to real-life intimate relationships. She highlighted the alarming trend of individuals opting for virtual sexual gratification instead of seeking physical connections with partners.

Butjskaja has stated that society must rethink its approach to adult content consumption, suggesting that it could lead to decreased rates of procreation. Her alarming comments emphasize that if the reliance on online pornography continues to replace interpersonal relationships, there is a risk that societal issues such as a declining birth rate could worsen. Her stance argues that the enjoyment of sexual intimacy is vital for reproduction and that allowing only parents to access such entertainment might encourage more people to engage in real-life intimacy.

This isn't Butjskaja's first call for societal change; she has previously proposed featuring larger families in advertisements as a way to promote the idea of family life and encourage childbearing. Her remarks reflect broader concerns within Russia regarding demographic trends and an aging population. By trying to control media consumption, she hopes to shift cultural attitudes towards family and intimacy in a country that has seen declining birth rates in recent years.