Porn has become the world’s de facto sex educator—and it’s failing us. What happens when we replace awkward silence with honest conversations about real-world intimacy? In this episode, Cindy Gallop, founder of MakeLoveNotPorn, takes us through her sixteen-year journey building the first human curated social sex video platform. From her viral TED talk to the challenges of funding an adult-friendly startup, Cindy reveals how MLNP is destigmatizing sex, promoting consent, and modeling healthy communication—one user-generated video at a time.

Discover:

- Why open dialogue is the antidote to pornography as sex ed

- How MLNP’s unparalleled curation process keeps contributors safe

- The surprising healing power of shared sexual agency for survivors

- Cindy’s bold vision for MakeLoveNotPorn.Academy, acurated, age-appropriate sex education hub

This conversation isn’t just about adult video—it’s about reclaiming intimacy, ending rape culture, and building a healthier digital future. Tune in and join the movement to make love, not porn.

Want to know more?

Take a look at www.makelovenotporn.com and be sure to donate to https://givebutter.com/InspireAccessxMLNP to ensure that MakeLoveNotPorn Academy (www.makelovenotporn.academy/) - the new sex education aggregator platform -can come to live!

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Trigger Warning: This podcast discusses topics related to sexual and gender-based violence. Listener discretion is advised.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only.

Music: "Summer walk" by Olexy