Helen Taylor: Fighting Sex Trafficking & Porn’s Hidden Exploitation Machine
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This video contains discussion of pornography, sexual exploitation, and related sensitive topics. Please watch with care.Can an industry built on exploitation ever be made safe? And what happens when we stop pretending porn is harmless?In this compelling episode of P WORD TALKS, Ian Henderson interviews Helen Taylor, Vice President of Impact at Exodus Cry — a global movement committed to abolishing sex trafficking and confronting the exploitation at the heart of the commercial sex industry.Originally from London, Helen has spent over a decade reaching people in red-light districts, brothels, strip clubs, and jails — both in the U.S. and around the world. She is also the lead author of Exodus Cry’s Intervention Manual, which has trained hundreds of teams and churches in how to support and reach those trapped in sexual exploitation.In this episode, Helen shares:Why the porn industry’s model is inherently exploitative — not empoweringThe false language of “choice” and how it masks coercion and abuseHow porn normalizes violence and shapes cultural attitudes toward womenWhat she saw at a major porn industry conference — and why it was chillingWhy tech platforms and porn giants profit from trafficking and non-consensual contentThe emotional cost of doing outreach — and the hope she’s witnessed firsthandWhat it means to fight for justice and real sexual freedom in a pornified world📍 Most shocking moment? Helen describes the atmosphere inside a porn expo: “Men were laughing at abuse. No one questioned it. The industry’s public image is a lie — and I saw it up close.”“Real empowerment isn’t being consumed. It’s being seen, protected, and loved.”👇 Share your thoughts below:What did you learn from Helen’s story? Can porn be ethical? What would real change look like?📖 Learn more or get involved at https://exoduscry.com
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Dr Alex Bailey on Porn, Child Sexual Abuse Escalation & How to Prevent It
Trigger Warning: This video discusses child sexual abuse, sexual violence, and related sensitive topics. Please consider whether this content is right for you today and look after your wellbeing while watching.Can mainstream porn become a gateway to child sexual abuse material? And how can we stop harm before it happens?In this crucial conversation, Ian Henderson speaks with Alex Bailey, forensic psychologist and senior practitioner at the Lucy Faithfull Foundation — the only UK charity solely dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse.Alex shares insights from over two decades of experience, revealing:The devastating lifelong impacts of child sexual abuseHow mainstream pornography can escalate into illegal content for some usersThe psychological drivers behind escalation and desensitizationThe emerging risks of AI-generated sexual abuse imagesHow families and communities are impacted when someone offendsPractical steps individuals can take to recognize warning signs and seek helpThe importance of education, open conversations, and preventionAlex emphasizes that prevention is not only possible, but essential — and that everyone has a role to play in protecting children.If you’re worried about your own online sexual behavior or someone else’s, please reach out for help. In the UK, visit the Lucy Faithfull Foundation’s Stop It Now for anonymous support.00:00 – Trigger Warning & Introduction01:00 – About the Lucy Faithfull Foundation03:00 – Dr. Alex Bailey’s Journey into Child Protection Work05:30 – Why Prevention Matters in Child Sexual Abuse08:00 – Lifelong Impact of Child Sexual Abuse on Survivors09:00 – Why Child Sexual Abuse Material Isn’t Victimless10:00 – “What’s Porn Got to Do With It?” Report Explained11:30 – How Mainstream Porn Can Escalate to Illegal Content13:00 – The Psychology of Escalation and Desensitization15:00 – Shame, Mental Health, and Hidden Struggles18:00 – Warning Signs in Pornography Use20:30 – Practical
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Lord James Bethell on Porn & Being At The Frontline Of Fixing Online Safety Laws.
How do we tackle the hidden harms of pornography—and is it time to rethink how tech giants profit from our private lives?In this episode, Ian Henderson sits down with Lord James Bethell, member of the UK House of Lords, to discuss:Why pornography is more than a private issue—it’s a public health crisisThe urgent need for stronger consent laws in adult contentThe addictive nature of online porn and its mental health tollChallenges of regulating Big Tech and algorithmic manipulationHow the Online Safety Act could protect future generationsLord Bethell’s personal reflections on addiction and preventionLord Bethell shares candid insights from Westminster and explains why protecting vulnerable people from digital harms is a fight worth having—even when it’s politically inconvenient.🎧 Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation about digital ethics, public health, and the future of online freedom.
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Porn, Power & Profit: Dr. Elly Hanson on Objectification, Adolescents & Digital Culture
In this powerful episode of P-Word Talks, clinical psychologist and researcher Dr. Elly Hanson explores how pornography, algorithms, and objectification are reshaping young people’s minds, relationships, and sexual values.We discuss the harm caused by self-objectification, the myth of “ethical porn,” why “consent culture” isn’t enough, and how profit-driven platforms like OnlyFans are shaping sexual norms.Essential listening for educators, parents, and anyone who wants to help the next generation thrive in a pornified world.Learn more: https://nakedtruthproject.comLearn more: https://fullyhuman.org.ukHosted by Ian Henderson, founder of the Naked Truth Project.Meet Dr. Elly HansonFrom abuse recovery to prevention and educationDoes critiquing porn make you a prude?Porn, dissatisfaction, and the psychology of shameOnline misogyny and its connection to pornThe link between porn and harmful sexual behaviourThe adolescent crisis in a digital ageAlgorithms, insecurity, and gender stereotypesWhat is sexual objectification?The mental toll of self-objectificationWhy violence is tolerated in mainstream pornThe myth of “consent culture”Porn isn’t about sex — it’s about profit“Ethical porn” and the illusion of autonomyTech platforms and the manipulation of sexualitySurveillance capitalism and online desireAre we sexually autonomous anymore?How porn colonises our sexualityWhat young people are saying about pornVerbal violence, visual harm, and cultural messagesThe Andrew Tate effect and algorithmic groomingWhat does healthy sexuality look like?Building a hopeful, flourishing future
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Porn Addiction, Compulsive Use & Recovery - Dr Paula Hall
What is porn addiction? Is it even an addiction? What causes compulsive porn use — and how can people recover?In this powerful episode of P-Word Talks, expert psychotherapist Paula Hall — one of the UK’s leading voices in sex and porn addiction recovery — breaks down the reality of problematic porn use today.Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Paula explains:✔️ The neuroscience behind compulsive porn use✔️ Why shame keeps so many trapped✔️ How porn addiction affects mental health and relationships✔️ The truth about escalation and addiction labels✔️ Why recovery is absolutely possible — and how to get there✔️ How group work, therapy, and support make a difference✔️ What society, families, and partners need to understandWhether you’re struggling yourself, supporting someone else, or simply curious about this growing public health issue, this candid conversation will equip you with insight and hope.👉 For more honest conversations, subscribe to P-Word Talks today.Chapters:Meet Paula Hall, leading therapist in porn and sex addictionHow Paula began working in porn addiction recoveryWhat does Paula’s work look like today? (Laurel Centre, Pivotal Recovery, ISTAT)How has porn addiction changed in the past 10–15 years?Big misconceptions about porn addictionWhy is the term ‘porn addiction’ controversial?What is compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD)?Is porn addiction on a spectrum? Recreational vs compulsive useIs it just about morality? Understanding moral incongruenceWhat happens in the brain when consuming porn? (Dopamine & neuroscience)Why teens are especially vulnerable to compulsive porn useSmartphones, dopamine, and porn: a perfect storm?Protective vs risk factors — why some people are more vulnerableIs there a typical porn addict? (Demographics, gender, age)How addiction is often a way of coping with emotional painThe CHOICE recovery model explainedWhat is full recovery from porn addiction? (Not just sobriety)The disease model vs biopsychosocial model of addictionWhy group therapy is so effective for recoveryInspiring recovery stories — lives changed through group workHow partners and spouses are impacted — and what they needCommon emotional responses of partners (rage, shock, confusion)Why partners need their own recovery supportFighting stigma around porn addictionPublic policy, education, and where society needs to goThe future: What needs to change in the next 10–20 yearsFinal thoughts & thanks to Paula Hall#PornAddiction #CompulsivePornUse #SexAddiction #PornRecovery #PaulaHall #MentalHealth #PWordTalks #PublicHealth #TherapistInterview
What happens when you bring six leading voices together to talk about pornography?
In The P Word Talks, Ian Henderson travels across the country to have honest, eye-opening conversations with experts including Dr. Paula Hall, Helen Taylor, Dr. Alex Bailey, Dr. Elly Hanson, Lord Bethell, and Dame Rachel de Souza. They come from different backgrounds—mental health, safeguarding, politics, and public advocacy—and they don’t always agree with each other, or with Naked Truth, on every point. But they do agree on this: porn is causing real harm, and it’s time we talked about it.
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