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Porn: What counts as healthy?

Where
Manning Bar
Manning Bar
Manning Road, Camperdown NSW 2050
When

Tuesday 4 April 2023 from 8pm to 9pm

Watching pornography can help healthy sexual development – many people want to look at some online, so where do you start?

Firstly, consider a variety of sexual practices – feminist porn, queer porn, porn for couples, or porn to watch alone. A range of body types would be nice. How about porn that shows the negotiation of consent and focuses on the pleasure of everybody on screen? Have you thought about ethical production?

Alan McKee has worked with a team of international experts on sexual health, sex education and pornography. Join him to discuss how we can approach ubiquitous online porn responsibly.

Bio

Professor Alan McKee is an expert on entertainment and healthy sexual development. He is the new Head of School for Art, Communication and English at the University of Sydney. Alan is recognised internationally for his work on the effects of pornography and how people build intimate relationships through social media.

Alan’s research on entertainment and healthy sexual development addresses significant public concerns in Australia and beyond about sexualisation, young people and pornography.

Also speaking at Manning Bar at 6:00PM is Josh Ismin

About the venue - Manning Bar

Located on the second level of Manning House, Manning Bar comprises a main concert area with a 950 pax capacity, rooftop balcony and two smaller rooms that can be privately hired used to activate popup bars.

As one of the best live music and entertainment venues in Sydney, there’s always a packed line-up of domestic and international artists performing.

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