It's been said that the problem with p0rn isn't that it shows too much but it shows too little...
To little human dignity and healthy relationships. 

Recent months have highlighted the increasingly negative impact that p0rnography consumption is having on young people and children. The swell of stories shared on the ‘Everyone’s Invited’ website, alongside a Government report* acknowledging the links between teenage p0rn consumption and toxic relationships, harassment in schools, and abusive behaviour, have brought the vital role of RSE and the need to talk about p0rnography to the public attention.

Many young people watching p0rn consider it their sex education. In an NSPCC report, 44% of boys aged 11–16 who consumed p0rn said that it gave them ideas about the type of sex they wanted to try.**

Teachers and parents are becoming increasingly aware of the amount of sexually explicit material available to young people and are recognising the damaging impact that this is having on pupils’ mental health and relationships, as well as the need to address key issues such as consent*** and the sharing of explicit content (sending nudes and sexting).****

It is vital to give young people accurate information about p0rnography that allows them to engage critically and thoughtfully with the issue, enabling them to make decisions that will positively impact their relationships, mental well-being and lives. However, many schools tell us, despite knowing that there is a need for education about such topics and the introduction of new statutory RSE guidelines, approaching the issue in lessons can be awkward, embarrassing and challenging for staff. Many prefer to use experts and “embarrassment free” specialist educators, such as NT Education.

NT delivers non-judgemental, age-appropriate, relevant, bold, engaging and honest education to support young people as they navigate this new landscape. Our flexible and adaptable curriculum-based sessions do this through engagement with real-life stories, up-to-date scientific, psychological and sociological research, creative media, interactive content, and peer-led discussions.

Click the ‘webinar” button to watch a 1 hour video unpacking the current landscape, including a short demonstration of our materials and an interview with a teacher on how her school is talking about this issue.