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The Sunday Debate: Pornography is Good For Us

Feb 12, 2023

Joining the discussion are Robert Lefever, a leading expert on addiction treatment and founder of the UK's first addiction treatment centre, and Clarissa Smith, an academic expert on sexualities and culture with a focus on pornography consumption. They tackle the contentious debate on pornography, exploring its potential benefits for sexual empowerment and education. They also delve into the darker aspects of addiction, especially among women, and critique unrealistic portrayals in the industry, advocating for responsible sexual representation and education.

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1.

Intro

2min

2.

The Complex Debate on Pornography

11min

3.

The Dark Side of Addiction

9min

4.

Unpacking the Portrayal of Pornography

10min

5.

Debating Pornography: Perspectives and Implications

5min

6.

Navigating Pornography: Perspectives and Implications

14min

7.

Pornography's Complex Impact

11min

It’s an issue that only gets more contentious with time - is porn good for us? To debate this issue in 2013, host Viv Groskop was joined by Germaine Greer, Dr Robert Lefever, Anna Arrowsmith, and Dr Clarissa Smith. But how has our cultural outlook swayed and shifted over the past decade? Have conversations about sexual liberation or concerns over children’s access and early exposure to pornographic content moved us beyond the panellists arguments in 2013? Or are we still just as confused as a society. Listen now to find out.

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