Healthy Relationships Utah Teens
March 2023
TEEN TALK
The Impacts of Pornography
Coming across pornography is normal, and the desire to seek it out is also completely normal! While it is normal, it is important to understand the impact pornography can have on your brain and your life.
 
Pornography use can rewire your brain, changing your sexual tastes and desires. It can also affect the feelings of connection and closeness in your relationships. Regular pornography use can result in finding your partner less attractive, increased self-criticism and poor body image, and even the inability to become turned on by reality. Pornography can contribute to unrealistic expectations, and it can lead to feelings of disappointment, resentment or shame when those expectations aren’t met. Decide today what place, if any, pornography has in your life. What decisions are you going to make today to help you achieve that vision? 
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PARENTING TIP
Open Discussion About Pornography
Most kids today are exposed to pornography by age 13. As parents, it is important to not only be informed about the effects of pornography use, but also the reality that many kids consider it to be a good source of sex education.
 
Make a goal to have an open discussion with your teen about pornography. Normalize how common it is to come across it and to have a desire to seek out sexual pleasure. Ask them how they think pornography use could impact the emotional, verbal, commitment and physical aspects of intimacy. Let them know that you are always available, judgement-free, to answer any of their questions about sex or relationships.
QUOTE CORNER
Quotes About the
Love Notes Curriculum
“Pornography does not have a place in my relationships. I try to have real intimacy in my relationships like what was taught in this class, and pornography just creates a sense of false connection.” 

-Non-binary Participant, 17
RESOURCES
Fight the New Drug brings use research and real-life experiences to shed light on the negative effects of pornography use. They also help people find fulfillment and healing in their relationships outside of pornography use.
Did you know? Free classes are offered for singles, couples, parents, and blended families along the Wasatch Front! Anyone can sign up at HealthyRelationshipsUtah.org 
Funding for this program was provided by the OPA Grant: TP1AH000232. Additional support was provided by Utah State University Extension. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the presenters/authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the funders. Utah State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and is committed to a learning and working environment free from discrimination, including harassment. For USU’s non-discrimination notice, see
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