A 16-year-old girl has died from suspected sexual choking. How do we come to terms with this? | Lucy Clark

A 16-year-old girl's death has raised alarming questions about the impact of pornography on young people's sexual education. Police are still investigating whether her death was due to consensual sexual strangulation during a sexual encounter with her 16-year-old boyfriend. This case highlights a growing concern: children are increasingly turning to online pornography for their understanding of sex, often unknowingly absorbing violent and harmful sexual practices.

The normalization of such violence in pornography can have tragic consequences, as evidenced by this devastating incident. As society grapples with this issue, it becomes crucial to address how we can effectively educate young people about healthy sexual relationships, free from the distorted portrayal of sex often found in mainstream pornography.

This normalization of violence in pornography is a relatively new phenomenon, but it has quickly infiltrated the bedrooms of young people, becoming one of the many addictive services offered by tech companies that generate significant profits.

While some tech companies have made efforts to address child sexual abuse material and trafficking, the issue of violent pornography continues to persist. This raises important questions about the responsibility of these companies in protecting the next generation from the harmful effects of pornographic content. As we navigate this complex issue, it is essential to find solutions that not only protect young people from the dangers of pornography but also foster a society where healthy conversations about sex and relationships can take place.