For many of us it may have been the most influentional sex education we had. Or even the only one. With the rise in accessibility of pornography it has become apparent no matter how you came across it, you HAVE come across it. It seems all the research on pornography focuses on all the harm, but I am here to tell you there is another side to this story. There is an entire movement within the porn industry called, “ethical pornography”, seeking to shift the narrative from the dangers of pornography to the wonders. Join me as I discuss mainstream and ethical pornography; the good, the bad and even, the educational.
Amber Mallery (she/they) is a certified sex educator trained through the standards of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT). Amber has held a passion for sex education all her life, striving to promote empowerment, pleasure and education to help facilitate informed decision making for people of all kinds. Presently, she works with an ethical porn company, Sex School, as a sex educator, where she creates curriculum and oversees all educational content. In addition to their work as a sex educator, Amber is finishing her research on the influences of pornography. As well, conducting research on male birth control acceptability. Hoping to create a more equitable and inclusive future for sexual health.
