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Porn
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In the section there are drawings of:
- private body parts (in underwear)
- sexual touching (with underwear on)
The drawings are used to help you understand.
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There are no photos of real people’s private body parts on our website.
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It is ok to see these drawings because you are learning about porn.
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If you have any questions or are upset about anything you read, it is good to speak to an adult you trust.
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Move down the page to if you want to find out more about porn.
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Porn (pornography) is any picture or video of private body parts or sexual touching made for sexual entertainment.
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Some adults might watch porn to make them feel sexually aroused.
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Porn is made to be watched by adults (18 years old or older.)
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You must be 18 or older to watch porn. This is because porn can be confusing or harmful for young people.
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Because porn is made for entertainment, it often does not show what real and safe sex looks like.
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Sometimes young people see porn by accident, or because they are trying to learn about sex.
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It is important to talk to a trusted adult if you have seen porn.
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A trusted adult can answer your questions about porn and support you.
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It is illegal to send or show porn to someone under 18 years old.
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If someone shows you porn when you are under 18, tell a trusted adult like a parent or caregiver.
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Learn more about porn (pornography):
Online Pornography and Illegal Content (Easy read)