Impacts of Pornography Exposure on Children and the Discourse around Transgender Youth

Discussions on the normalization of pornography and concerns about children's exposure to explicit content are linked to the increase in transgender youth seeking gender clinics, with a focus on the potential influence of violent and coercive content on self-esteem. The chapter challenges the idea of a proven correlation between pornography exposure and transgender identification, critiquing this narrative as a far-right talking point. There is an emphasis on supporting transgender youth with psychological therapies and gender affirming care, while highlighting the limited research in the field and the cautious approach taken in medical treatments.