Porn And Pot Surged During The Pandemic—But Which Performed Best?

While pot and pornography boasted impressive fan bases before the pandemic, both industries have seen an increase in users.

The COVID-19 pandemic led to shifts in every global habit, from school to work to sex and beyond. While activity came to a halt in many areas of life, others saw increased attention. Two tendencies that saw significant spikes in use were marijuana and pornography. 

Granted, pot and porn carried massive fan bases before the stay-at-home orders. However, the last few months saw usage numbers in both swell as the world used copious amounts of each for relief. While both continue to surge into the early days of summer, industry insights reveal just how well each performed during the pandemic’s first few months.