This presentation was part of i c stars Cycle 54 "Civics 101" from March 28, 2024.

1. Porn Ruins Our
People(PROP)
Tailin Roberson Cycle 54

2. Plain and simple,pornography is killing mental health
My burning issue is the over consumption of pornography and the negative effects
on not only adults, but the youth as well. It is a growing concern that is not talked
about or recognized properly in the world of psychology.

3. A breakdown of Porn Addiction
Since Porn Addiction is not recognized as an actual disorder so we will be
breaking down the core parts that combine and make this such a unique addiction
● IAD (Internet Addiction Disorder)
● CSB (Compulsive Sexual Behavior/Hypersexuality)
● Screen Addiction

4. The Effects On Our Youth
● Stunts Natural Sexual Development
Children are most vulnerable to sexual beliefs and ethics, and porn use can hinder this stage.
(The average person stumbles across porn at age 11!)
● Sets Unrealistic Expectations For Sex
It's no secret that porn is extremely unrealistic, but the youth don't understand that.
● May Increase Pregnancy and STD Rates
Many teens see protection as prudish and don’t want to be perceived as such.
● Increased Rates Of Child Pornography
Curious teens are more likely to send lewd messages or photos via text due to porn consumption.
● Negative Body Image
Research shows that viewing porn ruins how teens view their body due to unrealistic expectations from pornography

5. The Effects On Adults
● Normalization and Perpetuation of Rape Myths
Pornography has been showcased to be graphic and or violent and some cases.
Prolonged viewing of this content can internalize this behavior as okay.
● Increased Rates of Viewing Deviant Porn
Porn is like a drug, once someone gets tired of their “dosage”, they end up
increasing it or viewing more illicit content to feed that addiction.
● Increased Rates of Depression
People who view porn daily are more likely to showcase severe depression.

6. Stats on Pornography Use

7. What might/will happen if this is not addressed?
If this issues is not properly addressed or recognized things will undoubtedly get
worse. We live in a world where technology is dominant and the internet is easily
accessible and integrated into our daily lives. If not properly addressed, more and
more of our youth will be unknowingly drawn into this kind of content and will be
affected for what is possibly the rest of their lives.

8. Meet the CCSW(Chicago Center for Sex & Wellbeing)
Their mission: At The Chicago
Center for Sex & Wellbeing, we strive
to help our clients be who they want
to be. We treat numerous conditions
that may be preventing you from
being your best self.
The CCSW is a co-owned
business specializing in
sexually compulsive
behavior and betrayal
trauma.

9. CCSW info
Programs
● Individual Therapy
● Relationship
Therapy
● Family Therapy
This is Michele Day she
is the director of the
CCSW and has over 27
years of experience as an
addiction therapist,coach
and consultant in private
practices and social work.

10. Issues faced by CCSW
● Stigma and Shame within clients
● Denial and Resistance from clients
● Co-occurring Disorders
● Partner Betrayal
● Boundary Issues
● Relapse Prevention
● Lack of proper diagnosis
● Limited Research and Resources

11. My Creative Solution to Combat This Issue (PAA)
I would like to implement my idea
called PAA similar to Alcoholics
Anonymous, but instead of dealing
with alcoholics, you're dealing with
porn addicts! Ideally I would like to
have a space where people who are
able to recognize that they struggle
and need help with this issue can feel
accepted and seen without stigma!

12. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!