The Spanish Ministry of Equality has unveiled the campaign “Porn, Because We Don’t Talk”, an institutional initiative aimed at promoting positive sexual education based on respect, equality, and healthy relationships.

At the campaign’s presentation, Minister Ana Redondo warned that pornography has become the main source of sexual education for many teenagers, stating that “pornography is now the classroom where young people are learning—or mislearning—how to relate emotionally and sexually.”

Recent data shows that exposure to pornography begins between the ages of 8 and 10, and that six out of ten Spanish adolescents consume pornographic content, nearly half of whom admit to watching it “too often.” Experts emphasize that this early and unfiltered access can distort perceptions of sexuality, relationships, and gender roles, reinforcing violent and misogynistic patterns that dehumanize women and normalize dominance.

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Promote healthy and respectful sexual education

Minister Redondo noted that online pornography “turns women into sexual objects and promotes violence and submission as forms of interaction,” highlighting the importance of open conversations about sexuality in families, schools, and communities to counteract misinformation and foster empathy, equality, and mutual respect.

The campaign also stresses the value of comprehensive sex education, which equips young people with the critical thinking skills needed to challenge harmful narratives and recognize risky behaviours. “Silence only fuels ignorance and violence—talking is the first step to prevention and respect,” concluded Redondo.