Almost two decades later, the infamous words from Avenue Q are true more now that ever. Porn, (or at least sexually suggestive content), is everywhere on the internet. It is practically impossible to escape. From advertisements using sex to sell cabbages, to thirst trap TikToks, even if it’s not overly pornographic, sexualised content is only becoming more prevalent online. And that’s not even mentioning the prevalence and accessibility of outright porn! So, as young people, it is important that we know how to safely navigate and consume this content.
Should I avoid watching porn?
No, that doesn’t mean we’re saying “just don’t watch it”. We know you probably will anyway. And that’s okay, watching porn can be fun and sexually fulfilling. But it can also be unethical and convey harmful expectations about what a healthy sexual life is.
What’s ethical porn?
Free porn platforms often pirate videos from the original creators, meaning the creators and performers can’t profit from their work.
