How to talk with kids about porn
Clear, practical guidance to help you explain porn, answer questions and support your child – without panic, shame or awkward silence
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What to say, when to start and how to talk about porn
Porn can feel like one of the trickiest sex ed conversations to start.
But if your child has access to a phone, tablet, computer or gaming device, it helps to have simple, age-appropriate conversations before they come across something confusing or explicit online.
You’ll find free, practical resources to help you talk about porn in a way that is calm, clear and shame-free.
My guides, printables, courses and information can help you:
> Know when to start the porn conversation
> Find clear, age-appropriate words
> Talk about porn without panic or shame
> Set rules and boundaries around screens and online safety
> Help your child understand what to do if they see sexual content online
When your child knows they can talk to you about porn, they’re more likely to come to you with the next awkward, confusing or worrying thing they see.
Wondering when to start talking about porn?
Take the 60-second parent quiz and get a clearer place to start
Wondering when to start talking about porn?
Take the 60-second parent quiz and get a clearer place to start
Free porn and online safety resources for tricky conversations
Find clear words, practical tips and age-appropriate guidance for talking about porn, explicit content, online safety, parental controls and what to do if your child sees something sexual online.
Porn and online safety support for all kinds of kids
Everything here can be used with all kids. The facts about porn, online safety, privacy and consent don’t change for autistic, ADHD or neurodivergent kids – but the way we teach them sometimes needs to be clearer, more explicit and more concrete.
So you’ll find general guidance for every family, plus extra support for kids who need step-by-step rules, plain-language explanations, time to process, or clear instructions about what to do if they see something sexual online.
Porn and online safety support for all kinds of kids
Everything here can be used with all kids. The facts about porn, online safety, privacy and consent don’t change for autistic, ADHD or neurodivergent kids – but the way we teach them sometimes needs to be clearer, more explicit and more concrete.
So you’ll find general guidance for every family, plus extra support for kids who need step-by-step rules, plain-language explanations, time to process, or clear instructions about what to do if they see something sexual online.
Need more than advice?
Visit the Sex Ed Shop for age-appropriate resources that give you clear words, simple steps and support for talking about porn, explicit content, consent, privacy, screens and online safety.
Need more than advice?
Visit the Sex Ed Shop for age-appropriate resources that give you clear words, simple steps and support for talking about porn, explicit content, consent, privacy, screens and online safety.