From a Jain dharmic perspective, pornography is considered at odds with spiritual progress for several reasons:

• It inflames passion (kama) and attachment (raga), which binds the mind and continues the cycle of karma. Jain practice aims to reduce craving and sensual agitation to attain inner equanimity.
• It promotes objectification and disrespect for others, which conflicts with ahimsa (non-violence and non-harm) and the dignity of all beings.
• It often leads to hypocrisy, untruth, or exploitation, and distracts a practitioner from the steady, mindful conduct required for spiritual purification.
• For householders, Jain ethics emphasize restraint in sexual conduct as part of brahmacharya. While married life is not prohibited, unchecked or addictive sexual behavior is seen as a source of violence to one’s own mind and to others, and as a distraction from spiritual aims.

There are variations in interpretation between Digambar and Shwetambar traditions, but both emphasize self-control, respect for others, and reduction of sexual passion as part of the path toward liberation.

If you’d like, I can explain how Jain scriptures describe the purpose of celibacy, or how lay vows guide conduct in daily life—in simple terms.