Today’s teenagers are merely a few clicks away from seemingly infinite streaming pornography. For many young people, it’s becoming their main source of sex education. This is even more true for queer youth, who often don’t see themselves reflected in traditional sex ed. 

We believe that while porn itself may not be inherently harmful, much of today’s mainstream content - what most boys and young men are watching - can be. Themes of emotional disconnection, violence, power imbalances, and unrealistic body standards are shaping how young people think about intimacy and relationships.

But the research is clear: when parents have open, non-judgemental conversations about porn with their kids, teens are more likely to question what they see, understand the difference between fantasy and reality, and develop healthy attitudes about consent, relationships, and intimacy.

These conversations aren’t easy. Parents have questions too: how do I start the conversation? What is age-appropriate? Will my kid be embarrassed? Will I inadvertently encourage them to consume more porn?

👉 Join us on July 17th at 5:00pm - 6:30pm ET as we dive into these questions, with insights from experts in the field.

By attending, you’ll gain:

• A clear, evidence-based understanding of what young people are actually seeing in today’s porn, including the shift towards more extreme themes. 

• Insight into how porn consumption shapes young people’s expectations, beliefs, and behaviours around sex and relationships.

• Strategies for supporting young people in developing healthier, more respectful understandings of sex and intimacy.

It’s not about having all the answers - it’s about being someone young people can turn to. This webinar will help you feel more ready to be that person.

Our presenters: 

Caroline Hayes (she/her) - Strategic Initiatives Officer at Equimundo

Stephanie Wright (she/her) - Youth Program Lead at Next Gen Men 

Hosted by Charlotte Kinloch (she/her), Community Lead at Next Gen Men.