S2 Ep 11 - Sex and Us in the Porn Industry

Release Date: May 29, 2021Summary: In this candid Memorial Day weekend episode, Jesusand Rudy reflect on their own experiences with sex and discuss the broaderimpact of the porn industry on society and relationships.Key Talking Points:• Personal stories related to sexual growth and understanding• How pornography influences expectations and behavior• The ethics and exploitation within the industry• What healthy sexuality looks like outside of pornContextual Deep Dive:• Research links early pornexposure to altered sexual expectations and desensitization (source: Journal ofSex Research).• There’s increasing attention onunethical labor practices in porn production, including coercion and lack ofconsent.• Many people now reportporn-related relationship difficulties, including mismatched libido andself-esteem issues.• Advocates support ‘ethical porn’ and comprehensive sex education to counter negative effects.Listener Prompts:• How did you first learn aboutsex?• Do you think porn does more harm or good?• What would change in our culture if everyone had healthier conversations about sex?