Online pornography and certain social media trends are linked to more negative condom attitudes and riskier behaviors. Influence of New Media on Adolescent Sexual Health
Teens who watch sexual health content with an adult are twice as likely to recall accurate efficacy rates (e.g., that condoms are >95% effective). teen condom sex porn
Media can be a "healthy sex-educator" and a useful tool for programs and interventions designed to reduce sexual risk among youth. Sexual Media and Childhood Well-being and Health Online pornography and certain social media trends are
Studies on the 2002 Friends episode where Rachel gets pregnant despite condom use showed that 65% of teen viewers recalled the message about condom failure. Sexual Media and Childhood Well-being and Health Studies
Media portrayals of condom use play a critical role in shaping teen sexual health attitudes, often acting as "secondary sex educators". While many traditional media depictions fail to mention protection, strategic "edu-tainment" can significantly boost knowledge and communication. Key Media Impact Trends