The Criteria to Identify Pornography That Can Support Healthy Sexual Development for Young Adults: Results of an International Delphi Panel

Publisher:
ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
Publication Type:
Journal Article
Citation:
International Journal of Sexual Health, 2023, 35, (1), pp. 1-12
Issue Date:
2023-01-01
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Pornography is not homogenous. There is a paucity of research that offers guidance to young adults and adult stakeholders interested in navigating the available range of pornography to find materials that support healthy sexual development for young adults. Drawing on the expertise of a Delphi Panel of experts from a range of relevant areas this article offers six criteria for assessing whether pornography can support healthy sexual development: includes a variety of sexual practices; includes a variety of body types, genders and races; shows negotiation of consent on screen; is known to be ethically produced; focuses on pleasure for all participants; shows safe sex. The article identifies four pornographic websites that may meet these criteria: Sex School, Make Love Not Porn, PinkLabel.TV and Lust Cinema.
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