Episode 230: Censorship Isn’t Protection and the Truth About Porn Bans
Is censorship effective for pornography? While banning pornography might seem like a protective measure, it often backfires and creates more harm than good. Many of us have felt how shame and fear tactics around porn—especially from those trying to help—lead to trauma and worsen the issue. In this episode, I explore how censorship, even with the best intentions, escalates the problems it aims to solve.
I’m focusing on legal censorship, specifically banning consensual adult content, and why this approach fails to protect kids or address the real issues behind porn use. Like the filters and scare tactics we grew up with, government bans create a false sense of safety, pushing people toward riskier alternatives and distracting from the real solutions. When we focus on control, we miss opportunities for true protection, such as education, community support, and addressing root causes.
Learn why censorship isn’t real protection, how it can increase division and control, and what strategies actually protect kids while respecting adult freedom. You’ll feel empowered, knowing how to make a real difference without unintentionally causing harm, because true safety comes from education and guidance, not control.
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What You'll Learn from this Episode:
Why censorship creates a false sense of safety and fails to address the root causes of unwanted porn use.
How banning mainstream adult sites unintentionally directs minors to riskier, unregulated websites.
The key difference between censorship and genuine guidance.
Why comprehensive sex education and open conversations work better than bans for helping minors.
Practical tools that offer better protection than censorship.
How censorship perpetuates a shame-based culture and harmful mentalities.
The dangers of allowing small groups to control information.
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