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Sexploitation

Helping Kids Develop Healthy Sexuality in a Porn-Driven World

Cindy Pierce

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Sexploitation
The Modern Sexual Landscape+
Rethinking 'The Talk'+
Engaging Teens and Tweens+
The Impact of Porn Culture+
Navigating Hook-up Culture+

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Question 1 of 7
What is the author's primary recommendation regarding "the talk" about sex?
  • A. Wait until children hit puberty to have a comprehensive discussion.
  • B. Have a single, intense conversation right before middle school.
  • C. Avoid having a singular "talk" and instead have ongoing, low-stakes conversations starting early.
  • D. Let pediatricians and school educators handle the primary education.
Question 2 of 7
According to the text, how should parents handle anatomical terms with toddlers?
  • A. Use playful nicknames like "pee-pee" to make them feel more comfortable.
  • B. Use accurate terms like vulva, penis, and testicles without shame.
  • C. Avoid naming genitalia until the child is in first grade.
  • D. Only discuss body parts when the child explicitly asks about them.
Question 3 of 7
Why does the author suggest the car is an excellent place to discuss sex with teenagers?
  • A. It guarantees privacy from younger siblings and other family members.
  • B. Teens feel more relaxed when listening to the radio.
  • C. It provides a captive audience where they can look at the road instead of making eye contact.
  • D. The limited time of a car ride keeps the conversation brief and to the point.
Question 4 of 7
How does mainstream porn culture typically influence young people's understanding of sex, according to the book?
  • A. It encourages them to prioritize emotional intimacy and thorough foreplay.
  • B. It sets realistic expectations for female orgasm and natural body image.
  • C. It normalizes aggressive, fast-paced sex without the need for consideration or consent.
  • D. It primarily teaches them about the importance of contraception and safe sex.
Question 5 of 7
What does the author identify as the most effective way to counter the harmful effects of pornography on children?
  • A. Installing strict parental controls and monitoring software on all devices.
  • B. Having honest, open conversations and situating porn within other healthy sexual practices.
  • C. Banning smartphones and tablets until the child turns eighteen.
  • D. Showing them educational documentaries about how the adult film industry operates.
Question 6 of 7
What is a key distinction the author makes between "hook-up" experimentation and true sexual experimentation?
  • A. Hook-ups are generally more inventive because there is no emotional baggage involved.
  • B. True experimentation typically only occurs when true intimacy, trust, and communication are already established.
  • C. Hook-up experimentation is healthier because it avoids the pressures of a committed relationship.
  • D. True experimentation requires clinical sex education, whereas hook-ups rely on natural intuition.
Question 7 of 7
What important physiological fact about female pleasure does the author suggest parents discuss with their children?
  • A. Vaginal penetrative sex is the most reliable way for the majority of women to reach climax.
  • B. Women typically reach orgasm much faster than men during casual hook-ups.
  • C. 70 to 80 percent of women need clitoral stimulation to achieve orgasm.
  • D. The female orgasm is rarely achieved without the use of specialized toys or medications.

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Sexploitation Summary & Overview

Sexploitation (2015) is an up-to-date take on sexual education, aimed at arming parents, carers, and educators with the best advice for supporting kids to make healthy sexual choices. 

Who Should Listen to Sexploitation?

  • Parents who want to support their tweens and teens in exploring their sexuality
  • Educators dealing with the impact of porn and social media on young adults
  • Carers and mentors looking for up-to-date advice on sexual education

About the Author: Cindy Pierce

Cindy Pierce is a storyteller and sexuality educator, known for her frank, fearless, and wise approach to helping young adults navigate their own developing sexualities as well as addressing the implications that porn, social media, and hookup culture have for young people.

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