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Raising awareness about the harmful consequences of sexual-objectification throughout media with an emphasis on cruelty free sex and self-love in an effort to promote healthy relationships, development and sexuality.

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A Cruelty free approach to sex and self-love.

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A Cruelty free approach to sex and self-love.

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Sex is everywhere. Sex is used to market products, promote events and entertain. You can access sexual content through advertisements, magazines, movies, PC or on your phone. There is nothing wrong with sex. In fact, without it, you wouldn’t be reading this right now. Sex is natural, pleasurable and healthy, but there is a lot of misinformation about sex, and some of the information can be harmful. Studies now show that non-violent, sexually objectifying media (such as that seen in easily accessed magazines and on TV shows) has great consequences for the consumer. Long term exposure to sexually objectifying media can create addiction, damage relationships, cause depression and emotional distress and help sustain violent attitudes in our society. When people view sexually explicit content depicting individuals as sexual objects, it creates harmful attitudes and enforces unhealthy behavior. These attitudes and behaviors can damage our perceptions of ourselves and other people. It is important to be able to recognize these influences and respond appropriately to its harmful consequences. Hypersexualized media is harmful, and it has lasting consequences. A primary solution to these problems includes accessible education about healthy sexual practices and support for those interested in abstaining from sexual media all together. Included below are various websites which take an educational and compassionate approach to adopting a cruelty free sexual lifestyle.

Wright, P. J., & Tokunaga, R. S. (2016). Men’s objectifying media consumption, objectification of women, and attitudes supportive of violence against women. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 45(4), 955-964. doi: http://dx.doi.org.ihcproxy.mnpals.net/10.1007/s10508-015-0644-8

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It is a lifestyle where individuals avoid products, media and activities which promote harmful sexual attitudes and behaviors.

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https://www.culturereframed.org/
Culture Reframed is the first organization to recognize and address hypersexualized media and pornography as “the public health crisis of the digital age.”

https://www.nofap.com/
“We’re here to help you quit porn, improve your relationships, and reach your sexual health goals. Science-based, secular, and sex-positive.”

http://www.fightthenewdrug.org
“Fight the New Drug is a non-religious and non-legislative organization that exists to provide individuals the opportunity to make an informed decision regarding pornography by raising awareness on its harmful effects using only science, facts, and personal accounts.”

https://www.rewardfoundation.org/

“The Reward Foundation is a pioneering educational charity that looks at the science behind sex and love relationships.”

https://endsexualexploitation.org/resources/

“The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is the leading national organization exposing the links between all forms of sexual exploitation such as child sexual abuse, prostitution, sex trafficking and the public health crisis of pornography.”

https://educateempowerkids.org/

“Educate and Empower Kids (EEK) provides resources to parents and educators to encourage deep connection with their kids through media education, meaningful family communication and intentional parenting. We believe this must be done by teaching digital citizenship, media literacy, and healthy sexuality education—including education about the dangers of online pornography.”

http://healthysex.com/

“This site is dedicated to promoting love-based, healthy sexuality. The information found here can help you make responsible decisions about sex, heal sex problems, and increase your sexual pleasure and happiness with a partner. We provide useful definitions, guidelines, exercises, videos, and inspirations to increase your understanding of healthy sex, as well as articles on how to heal from the effects of pornography addiction, and other sex problems.”

https://www.sexandu.ca/

"SexandU.ca takes a real-life approach to the questions and issues around sex and sexuality that matter most to Canadians. From talking about sex, to lifestyle choices, to contraception awareness and sexually transmitted infections, SexandU.ca provides accurate, credible, and up-to-date information and education on topics related to sexual and reproductive health."

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1.       Wright, P. J., & Tokunaga, R. S. (2016). Men’s objectifying media consumption, objectification of women, and attitudes supportive of violence against women. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 45(4), 955-964. doi: http://dx.doi.org.ihcproxy.mnpals.net/10.1007/s10508-015-0644-8

2.       Wright, Paul J. "Recent Exposure to Centerfold Images, Sexual Explicitness, Past Exposure to Objectifying Media, and the Activation of the Centerfold Syndrome." Order No. 3482799 The University of Arizona, 2011. Ann Arbor: ProQuest. Web. 1 Feb. 2019.

3.       Ward, L. M. "Does Television Exposure Affect Emerging Adults' Attitudes and Assumptions about Sexual Relationships? Correlational and Experimental Confirmation." Journal of Youth and Adolescence 31.1 (2002): 1-15. ProQuest. Web. 1 Feb. 2019.
4.       Doornwaard, S. M., van den Eijnden R. J., Baams, L., Vanwesenbeeck, I., & ter Bogt T. F. (2016). Lower Psychological Well-Being and Excessive Sexual Interest Predict Symptoms of Compulsive Use of Sexually Explicit Internet Material Among Adolescent Boys; Journal of Youth Adolescence, 45(1):73-84. DOI: 10.1007/s10964-015-0326-9
5.     Horvath, M. A. H., Alys, L., Massey, K., Pina, A., Scally, M., & Adler, J. R. (2013).”Basically… Porn is everywhere” – A Rapid Evidence Assessment of the effects that access and exposure to pornography have on children and young people. UK Children’s Commissioner
6.     Owens EW; Behun RJ; Manning JC; Reid, RC. (2012); The Impact of Internet Pornography on Adolescents: A Review of the Research, Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity: The Journal of Treatment & Prevention, 19:1-2, 99-122, DOI: 10.1080/10720162.2012.660431
7.      Peter J; & Valkenburg PM. (2007) Adolescents’ Exposure to a Sexualized Media Environment and Their Notions of Women as Sex Objects; Sex Roles, 56:381–395; DOI 10.1007/s11199-006-9176-y