Navigating the Impact of Pornography: A Multi-Faceted Approach to Promote Healthy Attitudes Towards Sex and Relationships
3 min readSep 30, 2024
According to a study released by Australia’s eSafety Commissioner in September, 6% of male respondents were first exposed to porn before hitting their teens, while 13 was the average age for all young people surveyed. 😲
- Unintentional Exposure: Only 22%, however, admitted to intentionally seeking it out, with more accidentally stumbling upon X-rated material via social media or pop-ups on other parts of the internet. 😮
- Porn Literacy Programs: 📚 Porn literacy programs can help young people navigate and critically analyze explicit content. 🕵️♂️
- Comprehensive Education: 💡 Comprehensive education on consent, respect, and the portrayal of sex in porn is essential. 🗣️
- Restricting Access: 🚫 Restricting access to online porn sites may not be effective due to the digital native nature of today’s generation. 🚧
- Open Conversations: 🗣️ Fostering open conversations and providing frameworks for understanding unrealistic aspects of porn can empower young people to make mindful choices. 💪
- Multi-Faceted Approach: 🌟 Ultimately, a multi-faceted approach combining education, open dialogue, and critical thinking skills is…