Big Think Is it time to change the way you think about sex_ _ Cindy Gallop
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Aug 31, 2025 Cindy Gallop, founder and CEO of MakeLoveNotPorn, advocates for candid conversations about sex and challenges societal norms surrounding it. She shares insights on self-worth and the oppressive weight of others' expectations on women. Cindy emphasizes the need for open discussions as a form of empowerment and highlights the flaws in relying on pornography for sexual education. Her vision is for a world free from societal judgment, where true equality and acceptance can thrive.
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Raised With High Parental Expectations
- Cindy recounts parental pressure to follow a strict academic and life path culminating in attending Oxford.
- She felt pushed but later appreciated the privilege of that education.
Quit Searching For "The One"
- Stop seeking validation by searching for "the one" and abandon socially imposed life scripts.
- Refuse to give a damn about others' judgments to reclaim personal freedom and happiness.
Porn As Default Sex Education
- Cindy Gallop observes that unrestricted access to hardcore porn plus silence about sex makes porn act as de facto sex education.
- This convergence produces widespread insecurity, shame, and poor sexual cues for many people.