Culture Reframed

Pornography and hypersexualized media have become an inescapable part of young people’s lives, affecting their emotional, cognitive, and sexual development. This widespread exposure (over 70% of teens report having accessed online pornography) is not just a cultural trend — it’s a growing public health crisis with profound consequences for young people. As the problem reaches crisis levels, Culture Reframed is focused on shifting the conversation, transforming societal attitudes, and paving the way for meaningful change. Read how our community—activists, parents, educators, lawmakers, and organizations like Culture Reframed—is coming together to address this urgent issue and protect the well-being of future generations: https://buff.ly/3P6kuGl

Since 2015, Culture Reframed has been the premier science-based global organization of scholars, professionals, parents, and activists dedicated to keeping young people safe online. 🔷 Donors make our work possible, fueling our mission to create a healthy, equality-based culture that supports young people's well-being. 🔷 We invite you to make a gift to drive the continuation of this important work and help us meet our year-end goal. Together, we can work to drive meaningful social change and stop the emotional, behavioral, and sexual harms of pornography on young people. Donate: https://lnkd.in/gStAGxV2 #CultureReframed #PornHarms #SexEd #DigitalSafety #ProtectingYouth

🗞️ In the news: Australia took a bold step in banning social media for users under 16—how might the law affect social norms? Plus, take a look at the latest research regarding youth, concerning porn trends, and how to address it. 🔸Australia’s new law banning social media for children under 16 aims to protect young users with new privacy settings and parental supervision tools. There is hope the ban will change the norms around social media use. Read more in The New York Times:  https://lnkd.in/gCgJE75Q 🔸A recent study links increased pornography consumption with the adoption of risky sexual scripts and behaviors. Read more about how porn can shape views of what is typical or desirable in PsyPost:  https://lnkd.in/g6iBuN5S 🔸A growing number of people are seeking help for their porn habits. Read the personal stories of two individuals who were exposed to porn at a young age in BBC News: https://lnkd.in/gXXqaQWC 🔸In the digital age, conversations about sex and relationships are more important than ever. Read tips from a handful of sex educators in The Guardian:  https://lnkd.in/eyYk6uAW #DigitalSafety #SexEd #PornHarms #SocialMediaLegislation #PornCrisis #CultureReframed

We are grateful to have had Lola Ines Hannah Bessis as a panelist at our recent virtual conference. Her dedication to safeguarding young people from the dangers of the digital world is commendable. Thank you for sharing your insights with us, Lola!

Today we observe #HumanRightsDay. This year’s theme, “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now.” reminds us of the urgency to provide accurate, age-appropriate education to empower youth to create healthy, respectful, and egalitarian views of sex and intimacy. According to the United Nations, “this year’s theme is a call to acknowledge the importance and relevance of human rights in our everyday lives.” Culture Reframed’s mission is to create a society that is free from the harms of pornography—a public health issue that affects the fabric of our daily lives. In a mercurial digital landscape, it is critical that we come together to share solutions to safeguard children from the harms of ever-present screens and hypersexualized media. Learn more about our mission: https://buff.ly/47wLVl4

Thank you to everyone who joined our virtual conference, “Breaking Down Silos: Addressing the Harms of Pornified Media on Youth.” 🙏🏽 The presenters, sponsors, and hundreds of attendees from all over the world made this a truly special event. As our founder, Dr. gail dines, stated during the conference, "We're so grateful for our supporters. It's wonderful to see and hear from so many people who feel like we do." If you were unable to join us, sign up for our email list to be among the first to know when video highlights from the conference are available! https://lnkd.in/gqsarTvr Jason Frost Debby Herbenick Christy Keating, J.D. Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov Lola Ines Hannah Bessis | Digital4Good x #ICANHELP#ICANHELP#ICANHELP Olga Persson | Unizon Piques Celine | Osez le Féminisme ! Kim Op de beeck | Thomas More University of Applied Sciences Amy Lang, MA (she/her) Vian Nguyen, MD | Taboos Heidi Olson | Paradigm Shift Training and Consulting Dr. Amanda Sanchez Dr. gail dines Dr. Eric Silverman

This #GivingTuesday, December 3, 2024, please consider supporting our work to connect educators, legislators, and medical professionals to porn-critical training and up-to-date research and solutions to address the public health crisis modern porn has created. Thanks to the generosity of donors, our team is continuously on the ground around the world presenting keynote addresses and facilitating workshops with parents and professionals on the effects of growing up in a pornified culture. Together, we can build this movement and work to stop the emotional, behavioral, and sexual harms of pornography on young people. 🧡 Donate here: https://buff.ly/3ZGHDnr

⏰ Our international virtual conference is just days away! Join us Thursday, December 5 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET to connect with a passionate global community safeguarding children from the harms of pornography. Together we will reframe the conversation and pave a path toward meaningful social change. 🎟️ There’s still time to grab your ticket! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gkMUDGED #BreakingDownSilos #DigitalSafety #PornHarms Presenters include:  Jason Frost | Wired Human Debby Herbenick | Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington Christy Keating, J.D. | The Heartful Parent Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov | DigitalParentingCoach.com Lola Ines Hannah Bessis | Digital4Good x #ICANHELP Olga Persson | Unizon Priya Satow Romina Gatt Lopez Piques Celine | Osez le Féminisme ! Kim Op de beeck | Thomas More University of Applied Sciences Sharon Maxwell | MaxwellEd LLC Chelsea Maxwell | MaxwellEd LLC Amy Lang, MA (she/her) | Birds & Bees & Kids  Vian Nguyen, MD | Taboos April Brooks | Devon Sexual Health Heidi Olson | Paradigm Shift Training and Consulting John Carr Dr. Amanda Sanchez | Culture Reframed Dr. Gail Dines | Culture Reframed Dr. Eric Silverman | Culture Reframed

Culture Reframed’s Dr. Mandy Hall-Sanchez will speak at the Raising Healthy Conscious Families Summit, hosted by Dr. Natalie Horine. This FREE online event brings together experts to share practical, natural strategies to help families thrive. Explore topics like heart-brain coherence, plant-based living, meditation, conscious parenting, and more. If you're a parent looking for holistic ways to support your family’s health, we encourage you to join the event! 🎟️ Grab your FREE ticket here: https://lnkd.in/gRw4JH7w

If you’ve read the news lately, you’ve likely seen stories about the dangers of hypersexualized content — from the sexual exploitation of kids on social media to the rapidly increasing popularity of deepfakes to strangulation, currently one of the most common dangerous sex practices among young people. In our latest newsletter, hear from Jason Frost, CEO of Wired Human, a nonprofit designed to help children and families navigate the digital world and to support youth as advocates for online safety. We’re proud to collaborate with Jason as we work to protect young people from the dangers of explicit content. Don’t miss his opening keynote at our virtual conference on Dec. 5. Find our interview with Jason and an event registration link here: https://lnkd.in/gzSy6vzy