Porn, Sex, Relationships and Sex Education: Insights from Sexual Minority Men
Event status:
A talk by Dr James Newton, sharing insights from his PhD research exploring how sexual minority men navigate sex and relationship education.
- Date:
- Thursday 03 April 2025 11:30 am until Thursday 03 April 2025 12:30 pm (Add to calendar)
- Contact:
- Dr Joel Anderson
joel.anderson@latrobe.edu.au - Presented by:
- Dr James Newton
- Type of Event:
- Public Lecture; Public
Join us for a talk by Dr. James Newton as he shares insights from his PhD research exploring how sexual minority men navigate sex and relationship education, often turning to alternative sources like pornography.
Porn, Sex, Relationships, and Sex Education: Insights from Sexual Minority Men
Traditional sex and relationship education often fails to address the needs of sexual minority men (SMM), leading some to seek alternative sources such as pornography.
This talk explores the findings of a multi-method research program investigating how men who have sex with men engage with various sources of sex and relationship education. A content analysis of gay pornography examined portrayals of intimacy, while a survey of men who have sex with men in Australia assessed the perceived usefulness of different educational sources and their association with relationship outcomes.
The findings provide insights into how sex education for sexual minorities can be more inclusive and better tailored to their needs.
About Dr James Newton
James Newton is a researcher specialising in sexual health, relationships, and the role of pornography in sex and relationships. He has recently completed his PhD at the University of Queensland, where his research explored how sexual minority men’s experiences of sex and relationship education, with a particular focus on pornography as an information source. James has a background in social work, counselling, mental health, and policy advocacy.
La Trobe City Campus
Level 2, room 2.10
360 Collins St, Melbourne
360C-2.10 / Teaching Room 1
360 Collins St Melbourne
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