

Pornography: A Crisis Hidden in Plain Sight
Feb 15, 2020
Dr. Gail Dines, a sociology and women's studies expert, highlights the alarming effects of pornography on relationships and society. She reveals how easily accessible and violent content is harming children and adults alike. The conversation dives into the complexities of consent, societal pressures on women's sexuality, and the urgent need for better sex education. Dines also emphasizes the importance of open communication in fostering healthy relationships and shares touching insights about the animated film 'Hair Love,' celebrating familial connections.
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Porn's Massive Reach Shapes Culture
- Porn sites get more monthly visitors than Netflix, Amazon, and Twitter combined, showing massive reach.
- That scale helps explain why pornography can shape sexual norms and relationships.
How One Lecture Changed Her Career
- Gail Dines recounts seeing violent pornography at age 22 and changing her doctoral topic to study it.
- That moment launched her lifelong activism and research into pornography's harms.
Porn Replaces Partner With Image
- Watching porn trains people to use porn imagery to become aroused, reducing interest in real partners.
- This substitution damages intimacy because sex with a partner involves connection, not voyeurism.