Understanding Online Pornography Workshop
Understanding Online Pornography Workshop
Building Healthy Attitudes and Informed Choices
Young people are more likely than ever to come across online pornography, sometimes intentionally, but often accidentally through social media, messaging apps or internet searches. Without the right education, these experiences can influence expectations of relationships, consent and body image.
Our Understanding Online Pornography Workshop provides students with a safe, age-appropriate environment to explore the realities of online sexual content. Through guided discussion and factual information, students learn to think critically about what they see online, understand the importance of consent and respect, and recognise that pornography does not reflect healthy relationships or real life.
The workshop encourages informed decision-making, critical thinking and the confidence to seek support when needed.
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What Students Will Learn
Understanding Online Pornography
Students will explore what online pornography is, why it is so easily accessible and why young people may encounter it, both intentionally and accidentally.
Media, Reality and Healthy Relationships
Students will examine how pornography can present unrealistic portrayals of relationships, intimacy, consent and body image, and why these messages should not be seen as realistic expectations.
Consent and Respect
Students will develop a deeper understanding of consent, mutual respect and healthy relationships, recognising the importance of communication, personal boundaries and equality.
Responding to Online Content
Students will learn practical strategies for managing exposure to inappropriate content, including what to do if they come across upsetting material and how to access support without fear of judgement.
Critical Thinking Online
Students will explore how online content is created for entertainment or commercial purposes and develop the skills to question and critically evaluate what they see online.
Getting Help and Support
Students will understand that curiosity is a normal part of growing up and will learn where they can go for trusted information, advice and support if they have questions or concerns.
By the End of the Workshop
Students will:
- Understand why pornography is widely available online and how it can be encountered.
- Recognise that pornography often presents unrealistic portrayals of relationships, consent and body image.
- Develop a better understanding of healthy, respectful relationships.
- Know how to respond if they encounter inappropriate or upsetting online content.
- Feel confident accessing reliable information and support when needed.
- Develop the critical thinking skills needed to make informed and responsible choices online.