"The free, online, mainstream pornography that teenagers are most likely to see is a completely terrible form of sex education," says public health researcher Emily F. Rothman. She shares …

Mar 1, 2021 · Some psychologists, sex educators, and public health experts are now pushing back with a new tool: porn literacy aimed at teaching teenagers to think critically about …

In 2022, adult sites regularly outperform the likes of Netflix, and sexualised content is omnipresent on social media. So why is talking about it so taboo? Here, an ethical porn director and a …

In 2016, in response to concern about the impact of pornography on adolescents, the Boston Public Health Commission partnered with a university researcher to develop a nine-session …

Aug 7, 2025 · Representation and Diversity: Mainstream pornography often presents a narrow range of body types, sexual practices, and relationship dynamics. Porn literacy means …

Learn about the impact of porn on cultural biases, the importance of distinguishing fantasy from reality, and how to approach sexual content with a critical, informed perspective.

Aug 1, 2025 · This paper aims to both introduce the “Navigating Realities” curriculum and advocate a unique approach to pornography literacy education through comprehensive media …

Pornography literacy, then, involves teaching people to think critically about the messages about behavior that they receive from pornography and building their capacity to choose whether to …

Feb 18, 2025 · Using qualitative and quantitative research with youth about their use of pornography and dating experiences, and expertise in youth-developed and trauma-informed …

Dec 29, 2022 · The second section then examines the specific ways in which pornography has been taken up as a pedagogical tool within classrooms, particularly through porn literacy …