Is violent porn changing us?

The podcast explores the impact of violent pornography on heterosexual relationships, particularly its role in shaping expectations around sex and consent. Katie Couric interviews Trish, who recounts feeling pressured by her boyfriend to engage in acts like choking and anal sex due to his porn consumption. Sociology and women's studies professor Dr. Gail Dines discusses how mainstream pornography often depicts violence against women, leading to the normalization of harmful acts. A sex educator, Al Vernacchio, suggests initiating conversations about gender equity and media representation with children at a young age to foster critical thinking. Dines and Vernacchio offer advice to parents on how to discuss healthy sexuality and challenge toxic cultural messages.