About this episode

Cindy Gallop discusses the importance of open dialogue in sex education and the launch of Make Love Not Porn Academy.

In this one of a kind, enlightening conversation we speak to Cindy Gallop, founder of Make Love Not Porn and discuss the critical need for open dialogue about sex education. She shares her personal journey and the inception of her platform, which aims to destigmatise sexuality and promote healthy sexual attitudes. Our discussion emphasises the importance of age-appropriate sex education, the challenges parents face in discussing these topics, and the impact of technology on youth. Cindy advocates for early conversations about sex and porn, highlighting the need for comprehensive resources to support parents and educators. The conversation culminates in the launch of 'Make Love Not Porn Academy', a platform designed to provide accessible sex education resources for all ages. We were delighted to have Cindy on the podcast - an absolute must listen. Takeaways Make Love Not Porn aims to destigmatise sexuality. Open conversations about sex are crucial for healthy attitudes. Age-appropriate sex education should start as early as possible. Parents often feel shame and embarrassment discussing sex. Sextortion is a growing issue affecting teens. Technology has outpaced sex education in…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kate Pattison, Lucy Sutton

Guest: Cindy Gallop

Topics covered

• sex education
• open dialogue
• parenting
• technology impact
• healthy sexual attitudes
• youth education

Keywords

• sex education
• pornography
• parenting
• youth
• healthy attitudes
• open conversations
• technology
• resources

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Make Love Not Porn, Make Love Not Porn Academy

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