A survey of 4,702 Australians aged 18-35 reveals that over half have encountered consensual strangulation, highlighting significant issues around consent in sexual practices. The findings coincide with rising domestic violence rates and a campaign called Breathless, which tackles pornographyâs influence on youth behavior. Despite the alarming statistics, the focus has largely shifted from the importance of teaching consent to pointing fingers at porn and societal norms surrounding sexual education. Many believe that the dialogue surrounding dangerous sexual practices must include better education rather than simply blaming external influences like pornography.
The research highlights that over half of young Australians surveyed experienced non-consensual choking during sex, sparking national concern over safety and consent.
Despite the alarming findings, discussions have shifted from understanding consent to blaming pornography, ignoring deeper societal issues surrounding gender and education.
The campaign against sexual strangulation has emerged amid rising domestic abuse rates, yet fails to address how sex education inadequately prepares youth for healthy relationships.
The backlash against pornography is pervasive, serving as an easy target for broader issues of gendered violence and the need for revised, comprehensive sex education.
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