You could start the conversation by mentioning something you and your teen have seen in a TV show, movie, video game or advertisement.Īsking questions that actually use the words ‘porn’ or ‘pornography’ will help you direct the conversation. This will help ease some of the possible awkwardness on both your parts. A good opportunity might arise when you’re doing something together that doesn’t involve direct eye contact, such as when you’re alone with them in the car or doing the dishes together. Having difficult conversations with teenagers is all about picking the right moment. Having an informed and open conversation with your teen is a powerful way to help them have safe, respectful relationships. The AIFS identified that education is a key strategy for minimising these risks. Porn addiction is when someone isn’t able to stop watching pornography, even though they want to, so that it interferes with their day-to-day activities, such as going to school, eating regular meals, and hanging out with friends and family. becoming distressed from viewing disturbing content, if aggression or violent behaviour is depicted and.
having unrealistic expectations about relationships.engaging in unsafe or non-consensual sexual practices.On the flip side, looking at some types of porn and sexually explicit content can increase the risk of your teen: Researchers have found that looking at sexual content or porn helps reduce the brain’s stress response. When stressed, the body produces a hormone called cortisol, which can disrupt the brain’s ability to solve problems. have a bonding experience with their partner, when they watch porn together and.identify their sexual preferences, in a safe and accessible way.Interest in sexual content and porn is totally normal. intentional, such as when searching for porn or clicking on a link they’ve been sent.unintentional, such as when young people search online for information on sex, sexual health and relationships or.In 2016, a study by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) found that almost half (44 per cent) of the children aged 9–16 surveyed had encountered sexual images online in the last month. Do I need to talk to my teen about pornography? Talking to teens about porn might be awkward, but it’s important for their wellbeing to communicate openly with them about it. Chances are, your teenager has already viewed pornography online.