Pornography is more accessible than ever in the digital age, with young people often encountering explicit content online at an early age. While some view pornography as a tool for exploring sexuality and pleasure, its widespread availability has sparked significant debate about its impact on perceptions of sex, intimacy, and relationships.

For many young people, pornography serves as an early and often unfiltered introduction to sexual behaviour. However, it frequently presents an unrealistic portrayal of sexual encounters, focusing on exaggerated performances and unattainable physical ideals. These portrayals can shape expectations about how sex should look and feel, influencing individuals’ self-esteem, body image, and interactions with partners.

In real-life relationships, the influence of pornography may lead to dissatisfaction, distorted expectations, and challenges in achieving emotional intimacy. Furthermore, the lack of emphasis on consent, communication, and mutual respect in many forms of explicit content contributes to harmful misconceptions about healthy sexual relationships.

In this episode, we delve into these issues, examining both the potential benefits and the significant risks of pornography consumption. By addressing how pornography shapes sexual expectations and behaviour, the episode encourages young people to develop a healthier, more realistic understanding of intimacy and relationships.

Host: Mavis Aryee

Panelists: Prince, Margaret, Jemima, Hannatu, Ralph, Ransford, Kenneth, Enoch, Michael and Edmund.

Producer: Michael Tetteh Doku

Music

Intro – The Curious Ring

Interlude Music –  Fallen Angel by Smallgod feat. Black Sherif

Closing Music – Twa Wonan Ase by NiiQuaye feat. Kirani Ayat & Pure Akan

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