Porn Affects You, Even if You Don't Look At It, With Dr. Juli Slattery
Jul 26, 2023
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Dr. Juli Slattery, clinical psychologist and author, discusses the impact of porn on relationships, expectations of sexual expression, and the importance of building real intimacy. They also highlight the unintentional exposure of children to pornography and the role of Covenant Eyes in protecting young eyes. Dr. Julie shares the encouraging impact of witnessing freedom and healing through God and promotes hope, authenticity, and healthy relationships.
Pornography is increasingly serving as a source of sex education for young people, shaping their unrealistic understanding of sex.
Exposure to pornography at a young age can lead to lifelong battles with addiction and negatively impact relationships.
Deep dives
Porn as a Source of Sex Education for Young People
Young people are turning to pornography as a source of sex education, with nearly 25% of those aged 18 to 24 using porn to learn about sex. This has become a problem as it is easier and safer for young individuals to search the internet for answers about sex rather than seeking guidance from parents, friends, or the church. However, these searches often lead to stumbling upon explicit and harmful content, shaping their understanding of sex in unrealistic and potentially damaging ways.
Early Exposure to Pornography and Its Impact on Young People
Exposure to pornography at a young age can shape a person's entire concept of sex and their expectations of what is considered normal. The impressionable brains of children and teenagers make them more vulnerable to developing a dependence on porn and forming unhealthy ideas about their bodies and sexual relationships. Studies show that early exposure to porn often leads to lifelong battles with addiction and negatively affects how individuals navigate and maintain relationships.
The Impact of Pornography on Marriages and Intimacy
Pornography's influence extends beyond individuals and affects relationships, particularly within marriages. The unrealistic and harmful portrayal of sex in pornography can create false expectations and dissatisfaction in sexual relationships. Couples may enter marriage with the belief that their spouse will fulfill all their fantasies, only to be disappointed and face conflict when they realize that real-life sex does not match what they have seen in porn. This can lead to disillusionment, early separation, and a detrimental impact on intimacy within marriages.
In this episode, we'll visit with Dr. Juli Slattery, clinical psychologist, author, speaker, and the president/co-founder of Authentic Intimacy, about:
How porn has become a source of information about sex for young people.
How porn is increasingly sabotaging relationships BEFORE they begin.
How porn has decreased the value of sex.
How porn has changed expectations of what's normal when it comes to sexual expression.
What we can do to build real intimacy instead of pursuing counterfeit intimacy.