(Recorded September 8, 2025) In this episode of Media Inside Out, host Sherri Hope Culver explores how easy access to online sexual content and pornography is shaping young people’s perceptions of sex and relationships. Guests Jen Pollitt, assistant professor of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies at Temple University, and Lex Brown James, an educator, therapist, and sexologist, discuss how shame, curiosity, and misinformation influence teens’ understanding of sexuality—and how parents and educators can create open, informed conversations. The discussion challenges assumptions, unpacks common fears, and highlights the importance of comprehensive sex education and media literacy.
Media Inside Out is a TUTV original talk show that takes a critical and analytical approach to examine various forms of media. Hosted by Sherri Hope Culver, the Director of the Center for Media and Information Literacy at Temple University, and produced by TUTV's Student Practicum class, this program uncovers a deeper understanding of today's media landscape.
